Holdings: [Shannon hydro-electric scheme under construction.]

Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Independent Newspapers (Firm)
Summary:	The Shannon hydro-electric scheme at Ardnacrusha, a few miles from Limerick city, was a major project undertaken by the new Irish Free State in the mid-1920s. It was built under the leadership of the German firm Siemens-Schuchertwerke. Works commenced in 1925 after the passing of the Shannon Electricity Act, 1925. The scheme was the beginning of the electrification of the country and led to the establishment of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB).
In collection:	The Independent Newspapers (Ireland) Collection
Format:	Photo
Published / Created:	1927.
Subjects:	Electricity Supply Board (Ireland) > History Hydroelectric power plants > Ireland > Ardnacrusha > 1920-1930 Hydroelectric power > Ireland > Ardnacrusha > 1920-1930 Limerick (Ireland : County) > 1920-1930 Shannon River (Ireland) > Power utilization > History. Ardnacrusha (Clare, Ireland) Glass negatives > 1920-1930
Notes:	See also INDH581-607, 667-676, 707-715, 730-757. Physical description: 1 photographic negative : glass; 9 x 12cm. more

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INDH669	NPA Reading Room - Appt. only	Photos

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