Rural electrification of Clonmellon, Co Westmeath in 1958
Area: Clonmellon
Started: March 1958
Finished: September 1958
Poles used: 1185
Line used (km): 108
Premises connected: 105
The figures above were sourced from the ESB REO News magazine. Click here to find out more on what the figures mean.
The map above shows the area boundary and is from a digitised version of the original map used during the scheme. Unfortunately no further information is available for this area in the REO magazine.
If you have any information or photos relating to the electrification of the area, please contact the ESB they would love to hear from you.
Electricity was available though a local supplier in Clonmellon before its connection to the ESB network. This local supply arrangement was established after the foundation of ESB in 1927. Clonmellon Hydro Electric Co. Ltd.
in operation 1944 until 1955, 50 consumers recorded in 1945, 122 consumers recorded in 1954, acquired by ESB between 1954—1955.
The Information provided here is used with permission of ESB Archives Team
