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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 Monamolin. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Kilmuckridge and Courtown.

Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford

Electrified in 1950

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“A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Kilmore. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Bannow and Piercetown.

Kilmore, Co. Wexford

Electrified in 1953

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“A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Killurin. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Castlebridge and Ballyhust.

Killurin, Co. Wexford

Electrified in 1955

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

Killann, Co. Wexford

Electrified in 1957

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“A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Hollyfort. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Inch and Gorey Hill.

Hollyfort, Co. Wexford

Electrified in 1956

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“A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Feathered on Sea. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Shelburne.

Fethard on Sea, Co. Wexford

Electrified in 1952

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