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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 Kilmeaden. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Carrolls Cross, Gaultier, Slieverue, and Tramore.

Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford

Electrified in 1954

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

Melleray, Co. Waterford

Electrified in 1961

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

Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford

Electrified in 1951

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the  rural electrification area around Rathgormack.

Rathgormack, Co. Waterford

Electrified in 1956

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Dunhill. A hand-drawn boundary outlines the region.

Dunhill, Co. Waterford

Electrified in 1956

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

Drumhills, Co. Waterford

Electrified in 1962

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