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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 Buttevant. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Churchtown, Doneraile, Lombardstown and Dromahane.

Buttevant, Co. Cork

Electrified in 1954

Cork
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Bunninadden. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Achonry, Emlefad, Riverstown, Aclare, Carracastle, Kesh and Mullaghroe.

Bunninadden, Co. Sligo

Electrified in 1955

Sligo
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Brosna. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Mountoollins, Knocknagoshel, Rockchapel and Newmarket.

Brosna, Co. Kerry

Electrified in 1958

Kerry
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Breedoge. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Mullaghroe, Edmondstown, Rathollen and Mantua.

Breedoge, Co. Roscommon

Electrified in 1963

Roscommon
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Bohermeen. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Athboy, Liscarton, Dunderry and Kildalkey.

Bohermeen, Co. Meath

Electrified in 1952

Meath
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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Boherbue. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Newmarket, Lismire, Ballydesmond, Knocknagree and Dromtarriffe.

Boherbue, Co. Cork

Electrified in 1954

Cork
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