Area: Kiltoom
Started: July 1949
Finished: November 1949
Poles used: 269
Line used (km): 19
Premises connected: 233
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 1950 reports on sales in Kiltoom.
This digital scan from the REO News displays the following text:
"Sales Vans: Continuing last month’s report, A.O. T.J. Ryan continued in Abbeyshrule Area for a further week where his sales amounted to £119.12.10. This, with the amount reported last month, brings the total in 15 days for the area to £399. 6. 2. In this second week among the principal items sold were 3 Irons, 2 Kettles, 1 3‑Plate Cooker, 1 2‑Plate Cooker, 1 Hoover Washing Machine.
Mr. Ryan then transferred his activities to Kiltoom Rural Area, where, up to the 1st July his total sales amounted to £249. 3. 9. Among the principal items sold in this area are 4 3‑Plate Jackson Cookers; 1 – I.G.E. Vacuum Cleaner; 1 Servis Washing Machine.
The second sales van is now operating in Tralee District, but at the time of going to press we have had no report on its activities."