Area: Abbeyshrule
Started: December 1947
Finished: September 1948
Poles used: 1038
Line used (km): 90
Premises connected: 195
The figures above were sourced from our REO News magazine, to learn more about what these figures mean, visit our interactive map page. The map above shows the area boundary and is from a digitised version of the original map used during the scheme.
The local committees in Abbeyshrule pulled out all the stops when a switch on ceremony had to be organised as reported in The REO News from June 1948.
This digital scan from the REO News displays the following text:
"Abbeyshrule, 27th May: As no suitable hall was available, the local committee provided a large marquee for the occasion. Over 1,000 people were present to see the Minister for Justice, General Sean MacEoin, switch in. A demonstration followed to what has been our largest audience to date. The subsequent supper was prepared by members of the Irish Countrywomen's Association in a temporary electric kitchen erected in our demonstration van."