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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 Knockmore. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Lahardane, Attyass, Killasser, Toomore, and Glenhest.

Knockmore, Co. Mayo

Electrified in 1954

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Lahardane. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Knockmore, Attyass, Glenhest, and Crossmolina.

Lahardane, Co. Mayo

Electrified in 1957

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Mayo Abbey. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Manfield, Knock, Crossboyne, Bekan, Kilyne, and Shanvagher.

Mayfield, Co. Mayo

Electrified in 1959

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Mayo Abbey. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Belcarra, Ballyglass, Manfield, Knock, and Keelogues.

Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo

Electrified in 1956

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Mountgordon. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Glenisland, Pontoon, Belcarra, Ballyheane, and Keelgues.

Mountgordon, Co. Mayo

Electrified in 1953

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Moygownagh. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Ballycastle, Ardach, Castleconnor, Attyass, and parts of Tirawley.

Moygownagh, Co. Mayo

Electrified in 1956

Mayo
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