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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 Templecarrig. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Bray head.

Templecarrig, Co. Wicklow

Electrified in 1949

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

Athea, Co. Limerick

Electrified in 1955

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

Kilpeddar, Co. Wicklow

Electrified in 1949

Wicklow
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Gormanstown. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Suncroft, Stratford and Rathmore.

Gormanstown, Co. Wicklow

Electrified in 1957

Wicklow
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Esker. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Jobstown, Mulhuddart and Newcastle.

Esker, Co. Dublin

Electrified in 1949

Dublin
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Man O'War. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Corduff, Ardcath and Garristown..

Man of War, Co. Dublin

Electrified in 1950

Dublin
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