An interactive map from the ESB archives. 45 homes in Kilcullen were connected in 1938 according to the map (Possibly Nicholastown housing estate making up most of them). Several towns and villages had their own localised electricity systems pre-ESB, with electricity produced by generators driven by stationary engines or mill wheels. Carlow was the first town to have lighting in 1891, powered by a generator at a flour mill in Millford, four miles from the town. This was likely a DC generator, known as a dynamo, because AC transmission of power wasn't commonplace until somewhat later.
