Power for Progress, 1955
Documentary detailing the story of ESB and electricity in Ireland from 1927-1955.
Barngold Mill, 1955
A selection of printed pamphlets from the Rural Electrification Scheme.
Radiant heat, 1955
A selection of printed pamphlets from the Rural Electrification Scheme.
The electric pressure storage water system, 1955
A selection of printed pamphlets from the Rural Electrification Scheme.
Rural electrification of Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny in 1955
Area: Graiguenamanagh Started: September 1954 Finished: April 1955 Poles used: 828 Line used (km): 79 Premises connected: 125 The figures above
Rural electrification of Carrigtwohill, Co Cork in 1955
Area: Carrigtwohill Started: April 1955 Finished: September 1955 Poles used: 985 Line used (km): 94 Premises connected: 29 The figures
Rural electrification of Gortroe, Co Cork in 1955
Area: Gortroe Started: August 1954 Finished: April 1955 Poles used: 1192 Line used (km): 110 Premises connected: 275 The figures above
Rural electrification of Drumtarriffe, Co Cork in 1955
Area: Drumtarriffe Started: April 1955 Finished: August 1955 Poles used: 1291 Line used (km): 114 Premises connected: 150 The figures
Rural electrification of Killurin, Co Wexford in 1955
Area: Killurin Started: September 1955 Finished: December 1955 Poles used: 1103 Line used (km): 98 Premises connected: 134 The figures above were sourced from our REO
Rural electrification of Ballylongford, Co Kerry in 1955
Area: Ballylongford Started: April 1955 Finished: October 1955 Poles used: 1332 Line used (km): 90 Premises connected: 36 The figures above
Rural electrification of Glenflesk, Co Kerry in 1955
Area: Glenflesk Started: April 1955 Finished: September 1955 Poles used: 750 Line used (km): 63 Premises connected: not recorded The figures
Rural electrification of Newbawn, Co Wexford in 1955
Area: Newbawn Started: April 1955 Finished: September 1955 Poles used: 1267 Line used (km): 116 Premises connected: 246 The figures above were sourced from our REO
Rural electrification of Monagear, Co Wexford in 1955
Area: Monagear Started: April 1955 Finished: August 1955 Poles used: 924 Line used (km): 83 Premises connected: 176 The figures above were sourced from our REO
Rural electrification of Blackwater, Co Wexford in 1955
Key Rural Electrification Facts: Surveyed: September 1953 Started: March 1955 Completed: September 1955 SQ Miles: 33 No. Consumers Accepted: 327