Area: Marlfield
Started: May 1953
Finished: December 1953
Poles used: 920
Line used (km): 80
Premises connected: 229
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.
This digital scan from the REO News displays the following text:
"Marlfield Rural Area, Co. Tipperary:
The post‑construction report on Marlfield area comes from the joint pens of J. L. Cullen, R.A.E. and J. Coade, A.O. From it we gather that trees and rocks were the principal impediments and the report refers to the available means of drilling rock as “primitive”. No doubt when this issue is read, someone will ask them to elaborate on this rather devastating description, particularly as the method is blamed for the high unit cost which prevailed throughout the area.
In spite of 20 backsliders, there was a net gain of 84 consumers, with an increase in revenue amounting to £477. While the final capital figures are not shown, the percentage return increased from 6.05% to 6.15%.
Sales were good, at a total of £1,703, among which we noted the following items:- 15 Cookers; 16 Kettles; 11 Washing Machines; 43 Vacuum Cleaners (could this be a misprint?); 3 Welders; and 2 Pumps.
This is Mr. Cullen’s first area and we thank him for his observations and suggestions in the matter of local publicity. We recall that he had a period of five weeks sick‑leave, and are glad to know that he is back again on duty and able to pay tribute to his Supervisor, Mr. P. Walsh, (a recent appointment), for the way the crew kept the flag flying during his absence.
We look forward with confidence to greater things in their future joint efforts."