Lislin, Co Cavan

Map extract showing rural electrification areas in County Cavan, including Lislin, Kilmainhamwood, Nobber, Meath Hill and Siddan. Area: Lislin
Started: May 1957
Finished: October 1957
Poles used: 1254
Line used (km): 125
Premises connected: 167

The figures above were sourced from our REO News magazine. Click interactive map to find out more on what the figures mean. The map above shows the area boundary and is from a digitised version of the original map used during the scheme.

Black-and-white photograph showing a rural electrification demonstration outside a building. A banner reading “RURAL ELECTRIFICATION” hangs overhead while several people stand among household electrical appliances and equipment beside a utility vehicle. Rural demonstration in Lislin, Co. Cavan, August 1957

Black-and-white photograph showing a demonstration of an electric washing machine and water heater at an outdoor rural electrification exhibition, with attendees being shown how the appliances operate. Rural demonstration in Lislin, Co. Cavan, August 1957

Black-and-white photograph showing a demonstration of an electric washing machine at an outdoor rural electrification exhibition, with attendees gathered around the appliance outside a building. Rural demonstration in Lislin, Co. Cavan, August 1957

Black-and-white photograph showing a demonstration of an electrically powered water pump system, with three people examining the pump and water flowing into a metal container. Rural demonstration in Lislin, Co. Cavan, August 1957

The REO News from September 1957 reported on a demonstration in Lislin and also featured it on the front cover:

Cover of the REO News publication dated September 1957. The cover features a black-and-white photograph of a rural electrification demonstration, with people viewing household electrical appliances beneath a banner reading “RURAL ELECTRIFICATION.”

Article discussing an outdoor appliance demonstration in the Lislin rural area and the promotion of water pumps, water heaters and washing machines to household consumers.

This digital scan from the REO News displays the following text:

"Cover Picture

Our Cover Picture last month had an immediate reaction in Lislin Rural Area where Area Organiser Sean Flood and Demonstrator Pat O'Shea decided that they could do a good job with an intimate open-air demonstration for a small group of housewives. (Sean will be in the Louth goal on September 22nd.) On our cover this month you see the set-up, and you will notice that Sean is actually doing the washing for one of the good ladies while Pat talks pumps and washing machines to some of the others.

We must sincerely congratulate both of them on this bit of local enterprise. It seems good common sense to combine the water pump, water heater and the washing machine. Even though prices of the latter may still be high nonetheless the idea must appeal to any housewife.

One man who has already seen the picture suggested that for such an occasion it might be no harm to have specially prepared hire purchase forms ready to give to the consumer. Such a form could give the terms for any combination of the appliances concerned with the detailed figures already worked out.

We recall that Mr. Larry Brennan (whose return we welcomed last month) very successfully practised the technique of combining selling of associated appliances as against consecutive selling.

Of course, a sound knowledge of the details is an important factor for the salesman, and if anyone feels the least bit doubtful as to his capabilities in this direction we can assure him that if he contacts some more knowledgeable person in his District Office or in Development Division he will get all the assistance he requires.

Time spent on demonstrations such as at Lislin and Upperchurch is seldom wasted. Even if a high sales figure does not immediately materialise you have given the consumers concerned considerable food for thought and discussion, and undoubtedly the benefits will ultimately be reaped."