Ringsend (1955-1988)

Ringsend (1955-1988)

This was a coal and oil powered station commissioned in 1955.
This station was decommissioned in 1988.
Power for Progress, 1955

Power for Progress, 1955

Documentary detailing the story of ESB and electricity in Ireland from 1927-1955.
18 minutes
Barngold Mill, 1955

Barngold Mill, 1955

A selection of printed pamphlets from the Rural Electrification Scheme.
Radiant heat, 1955

Radiant heat, 1955

A selection of printed pamphlets from the Rural Electrification Scheme.
The electric pressure storage water system, 1955

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

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
Rural electrification of Carrigtwohill, Co Cork in 1955

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

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
Rural electrification of Drumtarriffe, Co Cork in 1955

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

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
Rural electrification of Ballylongford, Co Kerry in 1955

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
Rural electrification of Glenflesk, Co Kerry in 1955

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
Rural electrification of Newbawn, Co Wexford in 1955

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
Rural electrification of Monagear, Co Wexford in 1955

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
switch on at Blackwater Co. Wexford 1955

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