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The Building of the Shannon Hydro-Electric Scheme |
In August 1925 one of the most important
under-takings for the economic and social life of the country was begun
when the first sod was cut at Ardnacrusha,
Co. Clare, for the construction of the Shannon Hydro-Electric Scheme.
The scheme was the beginning of the electrification of the country and
led to the establishment of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB). The
Shannon Scheme was one of the largest civil engineering projects of
its type in the world at the time it was built, and was regarded by
many Irish people as ‘The Eight Wonder of the World.’
Outline
of the Scheme |
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Footage
of the construction of a hydroelectric power plant on the river Shannon,
Ireland [external link to Youtube] |
Clare County Library wishes to thank Clare Local Studies Project for preparation of raw text for this publication. |
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