Area: Kilsheelan
Started: June 1951
Finished: May 1952
Poles used: 1208
Line used (km): 117
Premises connected: 247
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.
The REO News from July 1952 reports that water caused some difficulties in Kilsheelan
This digital scan from the REO News displays the following text:
"Kilsheelan Rural Area: The report on Kilsheelan Area is submitted by Messrs. J. Heslin, R.A.E. and G. Shanahan, A.O. Most of the construction work was winter work and apart from the customary rock and tree cutting, water was the most pronounced difficulty. Besides the bailing out of holes, there was the additional trouble that when the hole was just about the proper depth, the sides caved in and the digging had to start all over again. Labour was good and included a number of men who had been with the gang when working in Mullinahone Area.
Of the original 350 economic acceptances 52 were backsliders, one was already supplied and there were four cases where premises were incorporated, reducing the number to two. As against this, there were 72 new consumers and two other additional consumers got supply on a Minimum Revenue Guarantee basis. The original net authorised cost was £26,400, as against which the estimated value of the work actually done is £30,540, but the actual return of time and material showed a saving of £29,328. Fixed charge revenue improved by £273 from £2,266 to £2,539. The return correspondingly improved from 7.06% to 7.15%.
Sales amounted to the gratifying total of £1,900. It is regretted that the only information we have says that the list comprised cookers, kettles, 1 H.P. and 1½ H.P. motors for milking machines, washing machines, Burco boilers and refrigerators.
It was also gratifying to note that the large number of outside lights installed showed that the majority of farmers now appreciate the value of exterior lighting.
The report ends with the suggestion, somewhat timorously offered, that the Sales Department (by which we presume is meant Merchandise Sales) should have as own transport with a qualified man who would deliver the appliances as soon as possible after they are ordered, complete with all fittings and in perfect working order and that sometime after, this man should call back to see that the appliances are working satisfactorily."