Shannon Electricity Scheme :

construction of Coffer Dam : O'Brien's bridge
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Bibliographic Details
Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: [Ardnacrusha : s.n., between 1925 and 1927].
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Notes:This item is held in the Ephemera Department.

The Shannon Hydro-Electric Scheme at Ardnacrusha was built under the leadership of the German firm Siemens-Schuchertwerke [with work commencing in 1925 following the enacting of the Shannon Electricity Act]; it saw the electrification of the country and the establishment of the Electricity Supply Board [ESB], forerunner of 'Electric Ireland'.

Physical description: 1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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