[2] Rhode Generating Station was situated in the midlands, about eighteen miles outside of Tullamore, County Offaly.

[3] Construction work at Rhode station began in 1958,[4] at a time when the Government placed a strong emphasis on the development of the country's native resources.

[5] At the same time, demands for industry were beginning to grow as the country finally began to emerge from a lengthy and crippling economic slowdown.

As a result of the Rural Electrification Scheme, many parts of Ireland were beginning to benefit from easier access to electricity.

[7] Milled peat was supplied by Bord na Móna from local production, and transported to the station by narrow-gauge railways.