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Rural electrification archive

This collection contains articles about each of the 762 rural areas that Ireland was divided up into for the Rural electrification scheme in the 1940s.

A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the  rural electrification area around Glenflesk. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Aghadoe and Shinnagh.

Glenflesk, Co. Kerry

Electrified in 1955

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the  rural electrification area around Firies. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Keel, Killeentierna, Milltown, Barraduff and Aghadoe.

Firies, Co. Kerry

Electrified in 1956

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the  rural electrification area around   Duagh. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Rathea, Athea, Mountcollins and Knocknagoshel.

Duagh, Co. Kerry

Electrified in 1956

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the  rural electrification area around  Cordal. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Ballymacelligot, Kileentierna and Brosna.

Cordal, Co. Kerry

Electrified in 1954

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the  rural electrification area around  Castlegregory. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Fenit.

Castlegregory, Co. Kerry

Electrified in 1952

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the  rural electrification area around  Cahirciveen. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Portmagee.

Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry

Electrified in 1956

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