Area: Marshalstown
Started: June 1954
Finished: December 1954
Poles used: 1165
Line used (km): 94
Premises connected: 200
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:
"Marshalstown Rural Area, Co. Wexford: Mr. Henning has provided us with a brief but satisfactory report on the Marshalstown area where construction occupied a period of 19 weeks. The rate of progress was good and the high output of the crew, under Supervisor Mr. P. Grace, was in keeping with their previous high standard and their achievement in reaching 3rd place in “Top Ten” last year. Labour was plentiful and of a very good type. It is noted that the “tractair” proved a most valuable tool in this Area, as approximately 50% of all holes contained rock.
No comparison of original and final figures is included and accordingly, we cannot comment on this aspect of the construction, but it is satisfactory to learn that a nett 19 extra consumers were gained. There was some backsliding, caused principally by houses becoming vacant since the original canvass. There were also some defections on the part of small householders who could not meet the necessary costs involved.
One refusal explained that he had just bought a lb. of candles but since he accepted later, the candles must not have lasted as long as he had hoped.
Sales reached a very high standard and altogether a total of £2,800 goes to the credit of the A.O., Mr. Long. Principal items in the list included: 14 Pressure Pumps; 17 Cookers; 13 Electric Motors and 3 Welders.
Tribute is paid to the Stores staff for their co‑operation throughout, and for the maintenance of a steady flow of materials in spite of difficulties encountered from time to time."