Area: Ballynacarrigy
Started: July 1950
Finished: December 1950
Poles used: 654
Line used (km): 60
Premises connected: 120
The figures above were sourced from our REO News magazine, to learn more about what these figures mean, visit our interactive map page. The map above shows the area boundary and is from a digitised version of the original map used during the scheme.
The REO News from April 1951 reports that the village shops in Ballinacarrigy were quick to spot an opportunity.
This digital scan from the REO News displays the following text:
"Ballynacargy Rural Area: Mr. O’Driscoll’s report on this Area discloses that of the 182 original economic acceptances, 10 were ‘backsliders,’ which rendered one additional house uneconomic. As against this, 54 additional acceptances were obtained, showing a nett increase of 43 consumers. Fixed Charge Revenue increased from £1,151 to £1,426. The final figure for Capital Cost has not yet been ascertained, but the report anticipates a slight increase in the ultimate percentage.
A feature of the area was a demand from the consumers for service poles. Apparently they regarded any other type of service as being somewhat inferior.
Sales by the Area Organiser, Mr. McCarthy, were affected by the fact that in the village 8 of the 9 shops stocked and sold electrical appliances right from the commencement of construction.
However, Mr. McCarthy did sell 2, Grain Grinders: 1, 3‑Plate Cooker: 1, 6‑Pint Kettle; 1 Iron. Negotiations are in progress for the sale of 3 Pumps. About 25% of the houses have installed outside lights.
Mr. O’Driscoll pays high tribute to the efforts of Rev. Father Kearney, C.C. in bringing in the most recalcitrant of the refusals.
Apparently, the good squire was tireless in his efforts and his assistance is summarised in the sentence – “I have no hesitation in acclaiming him as the best A.O. of all time.”