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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the  rural electrification area around  Donadea. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Enfield, Kilcloone, Dunboyne, Kealstown and Newcastle.Area: Donadea
Started: May 1953
Finished: April 1954
Poles used: 964
Line used (km): 85
Premises connected: 85

The figures above were sourced from our REO News magazine, to learn more about what these figures mean, visit our  interactive map. The map above shows the area boundary and is from a digitised version of the original map used during the scheme.

Donadea got a brief mention in The REO News from May 1954.A scanned page from the ESB REO magazine about the Donadea Rural Area.This digital scan from the REO News displays the following text:
"Donadea Rural Area, Co. Kildare: Mr. H.P. Adams, R.A.E., sends in a routine report on Donadea Area.
302 consumers are supplied for £28,790 with a Fixed Charge Revenue of £1,546 and a ratio of 5.38%. The original ratio was 5.43% but 7 acceptances had already been supplied. The A.O. reported £204 in sales."