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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 [Area Name]. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Knockmore and KIllasser.

Attymass, Co. Mayo

Electrified in 1956

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Askillaun. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Knaooagh and Murrisk.

Askillaun, Co. Mayo

Electrified in 1955

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

Ardagh, Co. Mayo

Electrified in 1954

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Annayalla. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Oram and Strandodan.

Annayalla, Co. Monaghan

Electrified in 1953

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the  rural electrification area around Ardfert. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Ballyheigue, Lixnaw, Abbeydorney and Fenit.

Ardfert, Co. Kerry

Electrified in 1949

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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Annore.. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Smithbord and Tydavnet.

Annaroe, Co. Monaghan

Electrified in 1957

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