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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 Derrydruel. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region,.

Derrydruel, Co. Donegal

Electrified in 1958

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

Boolyglass, Co. Kilkenny

Electrified in 1961

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

Belmullet, Co. Mayo

Electrified in 1957

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

Ballycroy, Co. Mayo

Electrified in 1964

Mayo
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Glynn. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including The power..

Glynn, Co. Carlow

Electrified in 1957

Carlow
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Ballydonoghue. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Ahafona, Ballylongford, Tarbert, Ardoughter, Listowel, Moyvane and Rathea.

Ballydonoghue, Co. Kerry

Electrified in 1955

Kerry
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