Area: Easkey
Started: December 1947
Finished: April 1948
Poles used: 1611
Line used (km): 115
Premises connected: 198
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.
New ways of communicating were being looked at on an ongoing basis as reported in The REO News from February 1948.
This digital scan from the REO News displays the following text:
"We have an experimental two‑way short‑wave wireless set on trial between Easkey Rural Office and Sligo District Office. The sets so far are giving very good results and it is anticipated that similar sets will be provided for other area offices without Post Office phones.
In visiting the construction areas we have found various construction methods introduced to cut down cost. We hope in some future issue to give information on some of these bright ideas."
An unusual weather event in Easkey was reported in the REO News from April 1950.
This digital scan from the REO News displays the following text:
"In the Easkey district of Co. Sligo a hurricane, we learn from a newspaper report, knocked down cattle, uprooted trees and ripped the roofs off some of the houses. On enquiry from Sligo District Office we are glad to report that the R.E.O. networks gave no trouble."