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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 Kilnamartyra. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Ballyvourney, Clondrohid, Ballingeary, Ingchigeel and Terelton.

Kilnamartyra, Co. Cork

Electrified in 1958

Cork
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Kilmoney. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Clonsast, Allen, Bishopswood, Modrfield, Ballybrittas and Kildancan.

Garristown, Co. Dublin

Electrified in 1953

Dublin
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Kilmoney. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Clonsast, Allen, Bishopswood, Modrfield, Ballybrittas and Kildancan.

Kilmoney, Co. Kildare

Electrified in 1951

Kildare
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Corduff. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Kilsallaghan and Man-o-war.

Corduff, Co. Dublin

Electrified in 1952

Dublin
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Cloonacool. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Castleconnor, Attymas, Achonry, Aclare, Killasser and Curry.

Cloonacool, Co. Sligo

Electrified in 1963

Sligo
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Kilglass. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Dromco, Creeve, Scramogue and Drumlish.

Kilglass, Co. Roscommon

Electrified in 1955

Roscommon
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