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{{Short description|Dáil constituency (1948–1961)}} | |||
{{for|the 1885–1922 constituency|South Galway (UK Parliament constituency)}} | {{for|the 1885–1922 constituency|South Galway (UK Parliament constituency)}} | ||
{{Use Hiberno-English|date=December 2018}} | |||
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}} | |||
{{Infobox constituency | {{Infobox constituency | ||
| name = Galway South | | name = Galway South | ||
| type = |
| type = ] | ||
| year = ] | | year = ] | ||
| abolished = ] | | abolished = ] | ||
| map4 = | | map4 = | ||
| map_entity = |
| map_entity = Ireland | ||
| map_size = 200px | | map_size = 200px | ||
| seats = 3 | | seats = 3 | ||
| local_council_label = ] | | local_council_label = ] | ||
| local_council = ] | | local_council = ] | ||
| previous = {{ubl|]|]}} | |||
| next = {{ubl|]|]}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Galway South''' was a ] represented in ], the lower house of the |
'''Galway South''' was a ] represented in ], the lower house of the Irish parliament or ] from 1948 to 1961. The constituency elected 3 deputies (], commonly known as TDs) to the Dáil, on the system of ] by means of the ] (PR-STV). | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The constituency was created under the ] for the ] to Dáil Éireann. It was abolished under the ], when it was partially replaced by the new constituency of ]. | The constituency was created under the ] for the ] to Dáil Éireann. It was abolished under the ], when it was partially replaced by the new constituency of ]. | ||
== Boundaries == | == Boundaries == | ||
The constituency comprised the district electoral |
The constituency comprised the ]s of:<ref name="ea-1947">{{cite Irish legislation |name=] |stitle=Constituencies |year=1947|number=31 |access-date=20 September 2010}}</ref> | ||
{{quote frame|"Ardamullivan, ], Ballycahalan, Beagh, Cahermore, Cappard, Castletaylor, Doorus, Drumacoo, ], Kilbeacanty, Killeely, Killeenavarra, Killinny, Kiltartan, Kilthomas, ], Rahasane, Skehanagh, Aille, ], Ballynagar, Bracklagh, Bullaun, Cappalusk, Castleboy, Cloonkeen, Colmanstown, ], Derrylaur, Drumkeary, Graigabbey, Grange, Greethin, Kilchreest, Kilconickny, Kilconierin, ], Killogilleen, Kilmeen, Kilreekill, Kilteskill, Kiltullagh, Lackalea, Leitrim, Loughatorick, ] Rural, Loughrea Urban, Marblehill, Mountain, Moyode, Raford, Tiaquin, Woodford, Abbeygormacan, ], ], Ballinasloe Rural, Ballymacward Clonfert, Clontuskert, Kellysgrove, ], Killaan, Killallaghtan, Killoran, Killure, Kilmacshane, ], Kylemore, ], Lismanny, Oatfield, Abbeyville, Ballyglass, Coos, Derrew, Drummin, ], Killimor, Kilmalinoge, Kilquain, ], Moat, Pallas, ], Tiranascragh, ], Ballynacourty, ], ], Stradbally; and the urban district of ]."}} | |||
== TDs == | == TDs == | ||
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|start = 1948 | |start = 1948 | ||
|end = 1961 | |end = 1961 | ||
|refs = |
|refs =<ref name="walker">{{cite book |title=Parliamentary election results in Ireland, 1918–92 |editor-last=Walker |editor-first=Brian M. |publisher=Royal Irish Academy |location=Dublin |year=1992 |isbn=0-901714-96-8 |issn=0332-0286 }}</ref> | ||
<!-- The unnamed parameters below generate a key to parties --> | <!-- The unnamed parameters below generate a key to parties --> | ||
|Ceann Comhairle | |||
|Fianna Fáil | |Fianna Fáil | ||
|Fine Gael | |Fine Gael | ||
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{{Irish TD table Dáil | {{Irish TD table Dáil | ||
|dailnum = 13 | |dailnum = 13 | ||
|refs = |
|refs =<ref name="ei-galways-1948">{{cite web |title=General election 1948: Galway South |url=http://www.electionsireland.org/result.cfm?election=1948&cons=128 |work=ElectionsIreland.org |accessdate=20 September 2010}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Irish TD table TD with party link | {{Irish TD table TD with party link | ||
|name = ]{{efn|group=tdlist|As ], ] was returned automatically in each of the two elections held in Galway South in 1948 and 1951. He rejoined the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party in 1951.}} | |||
|name = ] | |||
|elections = 2 | |elections = 2 | ||
|party = |
|party = Fianna Fáil | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Irish TD table TD with party link | {{Irish TD table TD with party link | ||
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|dailnum = 14 | |dailnum = 14 | ||
|byelections = 1 | |byelections = 1 | ||
|refs = |
|refs =<ref name="ei-galways-1951">{{cite web |title=General election 1951: Galway South |url=http://www.electionsireland.org/result.cfm?election=1951&cons=128 |work=ElectionsIreland.org |accessdate=20 September 2010}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Irish TD table TD with party link | {{Irish TD table TD with party link | ||
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|constituency = Galway South | |constituency = Galway South | ||
|year = 1953 | |year = 1953 | ||
|refs = |
|refs =<ref name="ei-galways-1953">{{cite web |title=By-election 1953: Galway South |url=http://www.electionsireland.org/result.cfm?election=1951B&cons=128&ref=57 |work=ElectionsIreland.org |accessdate=20 September 2010}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Irish TD table TD with party link | {{Irish TD table TD with party link | ||
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{{Irish TD table Dáil | {{Irish TD table Dáil | ||
|dailnum = 15 | |dailnum = 15 | ||
|refs = |
|refs =<ref name="ei-galways-1954">{{cite web |title=General election 1954: Galway South |url=http://www.electionsireland.org/result.cfm?election=1954&cons=128 |work=ElectionsIreland.org |accessdate=20 September 2010}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Irish TD table TD with party link | {{Irish TD table TD with party link | ||
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|dailnum = 16 | |dailnum = 16 | ||
|byelections = 1 | |byelections = 1 | ||
|refs = |
|refs =<ref name="ei-galways-1957">{{cite web |title=General election 1957: Galway South |url=http://www.electionsireland.org/result.cfm?election=1957&cons=128 |work=ElectionsIreland.org |accessdate=20 September 2010}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Irish TD table TD with party link | {{Irish TD table TD with party link | ||
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|constituency = Galway South | |constituency = Galway South | ||
|year = 1958 | |year = 1958 | ||
|refs = |
|refs =<ref name="ei-galways-1958">{{cite web |title=By-election 1958: Galway South |url=http://www.electionsireland.org/result.cfm?election=1957B&cons=128&ref=68 |work=ElectionsIreland.org |accessdate=20 September 2010}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Irish TD table TD with party link | {{Irish TD table TD with party link | ||
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|dailnum = 17 | |dailnum = 17 | ||
|maxTDs = 3 | |maxTDs = 3 | ||
|comment = Constituency abolished. See ] and ] | |comment = Constituency abolished. See ] and ] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{notelist|group=tdlist}} | |||
== Elections == | == Elections == | ||
=== 1958 by-election === | === 1958 by-election === | ||
Following the death of Fianna Fáil TD ], a |
Following the death of Fianna Fáil TD ], a by-election was held on 30 May 1958. The seat was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Anthony Millar. | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box begin2 | ||
|title = ]: Galway South<ref name=" |
|title = ]: Galway South<ref name="GallagherIrishElections"/> | ||
|numcounts = 1 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|candidate = ''']''' | |candidate = ''']''' | ||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |party = Fianna Fáil | ||
|percentage = 53.5 | |percentage = 53.5 | ||
| |
|count1 = '''11,552''' | ||
|seat = 1 | |||
|count = 1 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = Frank Clarke | |candidate = Frank Clarke | ||
|party = Fine Gael | |party = Fine Gael | ||
|percentage = 29.1 | |percentage = 29.1 | ||
| |
|count1 = 6,268 | ||
|seat = | |||
|count = | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = Murchadh |
|candidate = Murchadh Mac Ualtair | ||
|party = Sinn Féin | |party = Sinn Féin | ||
|percentage = 17.4 | |percentage = 17.4 | ||
| |
|count1 = 3,758 | ||
|seat = | |||
|count = | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{STV Election box end2 | ||
|numcounts = 1 | |||
|electorate = 28,546 | |electorate = 28,546 | ||
|valid = 21,578 | |valid = 21,578 | ||
|spoilt = | |spoilt = | ||
|quota = 10,790 | |quota = 10,790 | ||
|turnout = 75. |
|turnout = 75.59% | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== 1957 general election === | === 1957 general election === | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box begin2 | ||
|title = ]: Galway South<ref name="ei-galways-1957"/> | |title = ]: Galway South<ref name="ei-galways-1957"/><ref name="GallagherIrishElections"/> | ||
|numcounts = 5 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = ''']''' | |candidate = ''']''' | ||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |party = Fianna Fáil | ||
|percentage = 29.1 | |percentage = 29.1 | ||
| |
|count1 = '''6,537''' | ||
| |
|count2 = | ||
| |
|count3 = | ||
|count4 = | |||
|count5 = | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|candidate = ''']''' | |candidate = ''']''' | ||
|party = Fine Gael | |party = Fine Gael | ||
|percentage = 20.1 | |percentage = 20.1 | ||
| |
|count1 = 4,530 | ||
| |
|count2 = 4,570 | ||
| |
|count3 = '''5,691''' | ||
|count4 = | |||
|count5 = | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|candidate = ''']''' | |candidate = ''']''' | ||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |party = Fianna Fáil | ||
|percentage = 17.5 | |percentage = 17.5 | ||
| |
|count1 = 3,944 | ||
| |
|count2 = 4,555 | ||
| |
|count3 = 4,641 | ||
|count4 = 4,649 | |||
|count5 = '''5,045''' | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|candidate = ] | |candidate = ] | ||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |party = Fianna Fáil | ||
|percentage = 17.1 | |percentage = 17.1 | ||
| |
|count1 = 3,856 | ||
| |
|count2 = 4,091 | ||
| |
|count3 = 4,279 | ||
|count4 = 4,288 | |||
|count5 = 4,577 | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = Murchadh MacUaltair | |candidate = Murchadh MacUaltair (Murt Qualter) | ||
|party = Sinn Féin | |party = Sinn Féin | ||
|percentage = 9.3 | |percentage = 9.3 | ||
| |
|count1 = 2,086 | ||
| |
|count2 = 2,103 | ||
| |
|count3 = 2,197 | ||
|count4 = 2,246 | |||
|count5 = | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = Joseph Lambert | |candidate = Joseph Lambert | ||
|party = Fine Gael | |party = Fine Gael | ||
|percentage = 6.9 | |percentage = 6.9 | ||
| |
|count1 = 1,545 | ||
| |
|count2 = 1,554 | ||
| |
|count3 = | ||
|count4 = | |||
|count5 = | |||
}} | }} | ||
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| |
|numcounts = 5 | ||
|electorate = 29,329 | |||
|valid = 22,498 | |valid = 22,498 | ||
|spoilt = | |spoilt = | ||
|quota = 5,625 | |quota = 5,625 | ||
|turnout = | |turnout = 76.7% | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== 1954 general election === | === 1954 general election === | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box begin2 | ||
|title = ]: Galway South<ref name="ei-galways-1954"/> | |title = ]: Galway South<ref name="ei-galways-1954"/><ref name="GallagherIrishElections"/> | ||
|numcounts = 3 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = ''']''' | |candidate = ''']''' | ||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |party = Fianna Fáil | ||
|percentage = 34.9 | |percentage = 34.9 | ||
| |
|count1 = '''8,291''' | ||
| |
|count2 = | ||
| |
|count3 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|candidate = ''']''' | |||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |||
|percentage = 22.6 | |||
|votes = 5,373 | |||
|seat = 2 | |||
|count = | |||
}} | |||
{{STV Election box candidate with party link | |||
|candidate = ''']''' | |candidate = ''']''' | ||
|party = Fine Gael | |party = Fine Gael | ||
|percentage = 23.1 | |percentage = 23.1 | ||
| |
|count1 = 5,476 | ||
| |
|count2 = 5,560 | ||
| |
|count3 = '''5,634''' | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|candidate = ''']''' | |||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |||
|percentage = 22.6 | |||
|count1 = 5,373 | |||
|count2 = '''7,499''' | |||
|count3 = | |||
}} | |||
{{STV Election box candidate2 | |||
|candidate = ] | |candidate = ] | ||
|party = Fine Gael | |party = Fine Gael | ||
|percentage = 11.3 | |percentage = 11.3 | ||
| |
|count1 = 2,692 | ||
| |
|count2 = 2,804 | ||
| |
|count3 = 2,855 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = Vincent Shields | |candidate = Vincent Shields | ||
|party = Clann na Poblachta | |party = Clann na Poblachta | ||
|percentage = 8.0 | |percentage = 8.0 | ||
| |
|count1 = 1,904 | ||
| |
|count2 = 1,938 | ||
| |
|count3 = 2,018 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box end2 | ||
| |
|numcounts = 3 | ||
|electorate = 30,053 | |||
|valid = 23,736 | |valid = 23,736 | ||
|spoilt = | |spoilt = | ||
|quota = 5,935 | |quota = 5,935 | ||
|turnout = | |turnout = 79.0% | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== 1953 by-election === | === 1953 by-election === | ||
Following the death of Fianna Fáil TD ], a by-election was held on 21 August 1953. The seat was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Robert Lahiffe. | Following the death of Fianna Fáil TD ], a by-election was held on 21 August 1953. The seat was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Robert Lahiffe. | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box begin2 | ||
|title = ]: Galway South<ref name=" |
|title = ]: Galway South<ref name="GallagherIrishElections"/> | ||
|numcounts = 1 | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = ''']''' | |candidate = ''']''' | ||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |party = Fianna Fáil | ||
|percentage = 54.5 | |percentage = 54.5 | ||
| |
|count1 = '''13,714''' | ||
|seat = 1 | |||
|count = 1 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = ] | |candidate = ] | ||
|party = Fine Gael | |party = Fine Gael | ||
|percentage = 33.2 | |percentage = 33.2 | ||
| |
|count1 = 8,345 | ||
|seat = | |||
|count = | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = Vincent Shields | |candidate = Vincent Shields | ||
|party = Clann na Poblachta | |party = Clann na Poblachta | ||
|percentage = 9.8 | |percentage = 9.8 | ||
| |
|count1 = 2,474 | ||
|seat = | |||
|count = | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = Thomas McNamara | |candidate = Thomas McNamara | ||
|party = Clann na Talmhan | |party = Clann na Talmhan | ||
|percentage = 2.5 | |percentage = 2.5 | ||
| |
|count1 = 629 | ||
|seat = | |||
|count = | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box end2 | ||
|numcounts = 1 | |||
|electorate = 30,209 | |electorate = 30,209 | ||
|valid = 25,162 | |valid = 25,162 | ||
|spoilt = | |spoilt = | ||
|quota = 12,582 | |quota = 12,582 | ||
|turnout = 83. |
|turnout = 83.29% | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== 1951 general election === | === 1951 general election === | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box begin2 | ||
|title = ]: Galway South<ref name=" |
|title = ]: Galway South<ref name="GallagherIrishElections"/> | ||
|numcounts = 3 | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box CC | ||
|candidate = ]{{efn|group=ge51|As outgoing Ceann Comhairle, Fahy was returned automatically under Art. 16.6 of the Constitution and the Electoral (Chairman of Dáil Éireann) Act 1937.<ref>{{cite Irish legislation|year=1937|number=25|name=Electoral (Chairman of Dail Eireann) Act 1937|date=1 November 1937|section=3|stitle=Re-election of outgoing Ceann Comhairle}}</ref>}} | |||
|candidate = ''']''' | |||
|party = |
|party = Fianna Fáil | ||
| |
|numcounts = 3 | ||
|votes = Automatically returned | |||
|seat = 1 | |||
|count = 1 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = ''']''' | |||
|party = Fine Gael | |||
|percentage = 28.9 | |||
|votes = 6,952 | |||
|seat = 2 | |||
|count = | |||
}} | |||
{{STV Election box candidate with party link | |||
|candidate = ''']''' | |candidate = ''']''' | ||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |party = Fianna Fáil | ||
|percentage = 30.7 | |percentage = 30.7 | ||
| |
|count1 = 7,367 | ||
| |
|count2 = 7,581 | ||
| |
|count3 = '''7,842''' | ||
}} | |||
{{STV Election box candidate2 | |||
|candidate = ''']''' | |||
|party = Fine Gael | |||
|percentage = 28.9 | |||
|count1 = 6,952 | |||
|count2 = '''9,685''' | |||
|count3 = | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = ] | |candidate = ] | ||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |party = Fianna Fáil | ||
|percentage = 26.1 | |percentage = 26.1 | ||
| |
|count1 = 6,268 | ||
| |
|count2 = 6,486 | ||
| |
|count3 = 6,609 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = Vincent Shields | |candidate = Vincent Shields | ||
|party = Clann na Poblachta | |party = Clann na Poblachta | ||
|percentage = 14.3 | |percentage = 14.3 | ||
| |
|count1 = 3,437 | ||
| |
|count2 = | ||
| |
|count3 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box end2 | ||
| |
|numcounts = 3 | ||
|electorate = 30,369 | |||
|valid = 24,024 | |valid = 24,024 | ||
|spoilt = | |spoilt = | ||
|quota = 8,009 | |quota = 8,009 | ||
|turnout = | |turnout = 79.11% | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{notelist|group=ge51}} | |||
=== 1948 general election === | === 1948 general election === | ||
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|title = ]: Galway South<ref name=" |
|title = ]: Galway South<ref name="GallagherIrishElections">{{cite book|last=Gallagher|first=Michael|author-link=Michael Gallagher (academic)|date=2009|title=Irish Elections 1948–77: Results and Analysis Sources for the Study of Irish Politics 2|publisher=Routledge|isbn=9781138973343}}</ref> | ||
|numcounts = 4 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|candidate = ]{{efn|group=ge48|As outgoing Ceann Comhairle, Fahy was returned automatically under Art. 16.6 of the Constitution and the Electoral (Chairman of Dáil Éireann) Act 1937, as adapted by the ].<ref>{{cite Irish legislation|year=1947|number=31|name=]|date=27 November 1947|section=5|stitle=Re-election of outgoing Ceann Comhairle}}</ref> He was elected again as Ceann Comhairle on 18 February 1948, leaving the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party.<ref name=cc>{{cite web |title=Election of Ceann Comhairle - Dáil Éireann (13th Dáil) – Vol. 110 No. 1 |url=https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1948-02-18/2/ |website=Houses of the Oireachtas |access-date=20 April 2022 |date=18 February 1948 |archive-date=5 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105184541/https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1948-02-18/2/ |url-status=live }}</ref>}} | |||
|candidate = ''']''' | |||
|party = |
|party = Fianna Fáil | ||
| |
|numcounts = 4 | ||
|votes = Automatically returned | |||
|seat = 1 | |||
|count = 1 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = ''']''' | |candidate = ''']''' | ||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |party = Fianna Fáil | ||
|percentage = 48.4 | |percentage = 48.4 | ||
| |
|count1 = '''11,080''' | ||
| |
|count2 = | ||
| |
|count3 = | ||
|count4 = | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|candidate = ''']''' | |||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |||
|percentage = 15.9 | |||
|votes = 3,651 | |||
|seat = 3 | |||
|count = | |||
}} | |||
{{STV Election box candidate with party link | |||
|candidate = ] | |candidate = ] | ||
|party = Fine Gael | |party = Fine Gael | ||
|percentage = 17.0 | |percentage = 17.0 | ||
| |
|count1 = 3,886 | ||
| |
|count2 = 4,248 | ||
| |
|count3 = 4,343 | ||
|count4 = 6,069 | |||
}} | |||
{{STV Election box candidate2 | |||
|candidate = ''']''' | |||
|party = Fianna Fáil | |||
|percentage = 15.9 | |||
|count1 = 3,651 | |||
|count2 = 6,549 | |||
|count3 = 6,588 | |||
|count4 = '''6,893''' | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = Vincent Shields | |candidate = Vincent Shields | ||
|party = Clann na Poblachta | |party = Clann na Poblachta | ||
|percentage = 13.9 | |percentage = 13.9 | ||
| |
|count1 = 3,176 | ||
| |
|count2 = 3,302 | ||
| |
|count3 = 4,266 | ||
|count4 = | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{STV Election box |
{{STV Election box candidate2 | ||
|candidate = Martin Newell | |candidate = Martin Newell | ||
|party = Clann na Poblachta | |party = Clann na Poblachta | ||
|percentage = 4.8 | |percentage = 4.8 | ||
| |
|count1 = 1,108 | ||
| |
|count2 = 1,168 | ||
| |
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Dáil constituency (1948–1961) For the 1885–1922 constituency, see South Galway (UK Parliament constituency).
Galway South | |
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Former Dáil constituency | |
Former constituency | |
Created | 1948 |
Abolished | 1961 |
Seats | 3 |
Local government area | County Galway |
Created from | |
Replaced by |
Galway South was a parliamentary constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas from 1948 to 1961. The constituency elected 3 deputies (Teachtaí Dála, commonly known as TDs) to the Dáil, on the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (PR-STV).
History
The constituency was created under the Electoral (Amendment) Act 1947 for the 1948 general election to Dáil Éireann. It was abolished under the Electoral (Amendment) Act 1961, when it was partially replaced by the new constituency of Galway East.
Boundaries
The constituency comprised the district electoral divisions of:
"Ardamullivan, Ardrahan, Ballycahalan, Beagh, Cahermore, Cappard, Castletaylor, Doorus, Drumacoo, Gort, Kilbeacanty, Killeely, Killeenavarra, Killinny, Kiltartan, Kilthomas, Kinvara, Rahasane, Skehanagh, Aille, Athenry, Ballynagar, Bracklagh, Bullaun, Cappalusk, Castleboy, Cloonkeen, Colmanstown, Craughwell, Derrylaur, Drumkeary, Graigabbey, Grange, Greethin, Kilchreest, Kilconickny, Kilconierin, Killimor, Killogilleen, Kilmeen, Kilreekill, Kilteskill, Kiltullagh, Lackalea, Leitrim, Loughatorick, Loughrea Rural, Loughrea Urban, Marblehill, Mountain, Moyode, Raford, Tiaquin, Woodford, Abbeygormacan, Ahascragh, Aughrim, Ballinasloe Rural, Ballymacward Clonfert, Clontuskert, Kellysgrove, Kilconnell, Killaan, Killallaghtan, Killoran, Killure, Kilmacshane, Kiltormer, Kylemore, Lawrencestown, Lismanny, Oatfield, Abbeyville, Ballyglass, Coos, Derrew, Drummin, Eyrecourt, Killimor, Kilmalinoge, Kilquain, Meelick, Moat, Pallas, Portumna, Tiranascragh, Tynagh, Ballynacourty, Clarinbridge, Oranmore, Stradbally; and the urban district of Ballinasloe."
TDs
Teachtaí Dála (TDs) for Galway South 1948–1961 | |||||||
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Key to parties
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Dáil | Election | Deputy (Party) |
Deputy (Party) |
Deputy (Party) | |||
13th | 1948 | Frank Fahy (FF) |
Patrick Beegan (FF) |
Robert Lahiffe (FF) | |||
14th | 1951 | Patrick Cawley (FG) | |||||
1953 by-election | Robert Lahiffe (FF) | ||||||
15th | 1954 | Brendan Glynn (FG) | |||||
16th | 1957 | Michael Carty (FF) |
Brigid Hogan-O'Higgins (FG) | ||||
1958 by-election | Anthony Millar (FF) | ||||||
17th | 1961 | Constituency abolished. See Galway East and Galway West |
Note: The columns in this table are used only for presentational purposes, and no significance should be attached to the order of columns. For details of the order in which seats were won at each election, see the detailed results of that election.
- As Ceann Comhairle, Frank Fahy was returned automatically in each of the two elections held in Galway South in 1948 and 1951. He rejoined the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party in 1951.
Elections
1958 by-election
Following the death of Fianna Fáil TD Patrick Beegan, a by-election was held on 30 May 1958. The seat was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Anthony Millar.
Party | Candidate | FPv% | Count | |
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Fianna Fáil | Anthony Millar | 53.5 | 11,552 | |
Fine Gael | Frank Clarke | 29.1 | 6,268 | |
Sinn Féin | Murchadh Mac Ualtair | 17.4 | 3,758 | |
Electorate: 28,546 Valid: 21,578 Quota: 10,790 Turnout: 75.59% |
1957 general election
Party | Candidate | FPv% | Count | |||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||
Fianna Fáil | Patrick Beegan | 29.1 | 6,537 | |||||
Fine Gael | Brigid Hogan | 20.1 | 4,530 | 4,570 | 5,691 | |||
Fianna Fáil | Michael Carty | 17.5 | 3,944 | 4,555 | 4,641 | 4,649 | 5,045 | |
Fianna Fáil | Robert Lahiffe | 17.1 | 3,856 | 4,091 | 4,279 | 4,288 | 4,577 | |
Sinn Féin | Murchadh MacUaltair (Murt Qualter) | 9.3 | 2,086 | 2,103 | 2,197 | 2,246 | ||
Fine Gael | Joseph Lambert | 6.9 | 1,545 | 1,554 | ||||
Electorate: 29,329 Valid: 22,498 Quota: 5,625 Turnout: 76.7% |
1954 general election
Party | Candidate | FPv% | Count | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
Fianna Fáil | Patrick Beegan | 34.9 | 8,291 | |||
Fine Gael | Brendan Glynn | 23.1 | 5,476 | 5,560 | 5,634 | |
Fianna Fáil | Robert Lahiffe | 22.6 | 5,373 | 7,499 | ||
Fine Gael | Patrick Cawley | 11.3 | 2,692 | 2,804 | 2,855 | |
Clann na Poblachta | Vincent Shields | 8.0 | 1,904 | 1,938 | 2,018 | |
Electorate: 30,053 Valid: 23,736 Quota: 5,935 Turnout: 79.0% |
1953 by-election
Following the death of Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahy, a by-election was held on 21 August 1953. The seat was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Robert Lahiffe.
Party | Candidate | FPv% | Count | |
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1 | ||||
Fianna Fáil | Robert Lahiffe | 54.5 | 13,714 | |
Fine Gael | Brendan Glynn | 33.2 | 8,345 | |
Clann na Poblachta | Vincent Shields | 9.8 | 2,474 | |
Clann na Talmhan | Thomas McNamara | 2.5 | 629 | |
Electorate: 30,209 Valid: 25,162 Quota: 12,582 Turnout: 83.29% |
1951 general election
Party | Candidate | FPv% | Count | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
Fianna Fáil | Frank Fahy | N/A | Returned automatically | |||
Fianna Fáil | Patrick Beegan | 30.7 | 7,367 | 7,581 | 7,842 | |
Fine Gael | Patrick Cawley | 28.9 | 6,952 | 9,685 | ||
Fianna Fáil | Robert Lahiffe | 26.1 | 6,268 | 6,486 | 6,609 | |
Clann na Poblachta | Vincent Shields | 14.3 | 3,437 | |||
Electorate: 30,369 Valid: 24,024 Quota: 8,009 Turnout: 79.11% |
- As outgoing Ceann Comhairle, Fahy was returned automatically under Art. 16.6 of the Constitution and the Electoral (Chairman of Dáil Éireann) Act 1937.
1948 general election
Party | Candidate | FPv% | Count | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||
Fianna Fáil | Frank Fahy | N/A | Returned automatically | ||||
Fianna Fáil | Patrick Beegan | 48.4 | 11,080 | ||||
Fine Gael | Patrick Cawley | 17.0 | 3,886 | 4,248 | 4,343 | 6,069 | |
Fianna Fáil | Robert Lahiffe | 15.9 | 3,651 | 6,549 | 6,588 | 6,893 | |
Clann na Poblachta | Vincent Shields | 13.9 | 3,176 | 3,302 | 4,266 | ||
Clann na Poblachta | Martin Newell | 4.8 | 1,108 | 1,168 | |||
Electorate: 30,852 Valid: 22,901 Quota: 7,634 Turnout: 74.23% |
- As outgoing Ceann Comhairle, Fahy was returned automatically under Art. 16.6 of the Constitution and the Electoral (Chairman of Dáil Éireann) Act 1937, as adapted by the Electoral (Amendment) Act 1947. He was elected again as Ceann Comhairle on 18 February 1948, leaving the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party.
See also
- Politics of the Republic of Ireland
- Historic Dáil constituencies
- Elections in the Republic of Ireland
References
- Electoral (Amendment) Act 1947: Constituencies (No. 31 of 1947). Act of the Oireachtas. Retrieved from Irish Statute Book on 20 September 2010.
- Walker, Brian M., ed. (1992). Parliamentary election results in Ireland, 1918–92. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 0-901714-96-8. ISSN 0332-0286.
- "General election 1948: Galway South". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 20 September 2010.
- "General election 1951: Galway South". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 20 September 2010.
- "By-election 1953: Galway South". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 20 September 2010.
- ^ "General election 1954: Galway South". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 20 September 2010.
- ^ "General election 1957: Galway South". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 20 September 2010.
- "By-election 1958: Galway South". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 20 September 2010.
- ^ Gallagher, Michael (2009). Irish Elections 1948–77: Results and Analysis Sources for the Study of Irish Politics 2. Routledge. ISBN 9781138973343.
- Electoral (Chairman of Dail Eireann) Act 1937, s. 3: Re-election of outgoing Ceann Comhairle (No. 25 of 1937, s. 3). Enacted on 1 November 1937. Act of the Oireachtas. Retrieved from Irish Statute Book.
- Electoral (Amendment) Act 1947, s. 5: Re-election of outgoing Ceann Comhairle (No. 31 of 1947, s. 5). Enacted on 27 November 1947. Act of the Oireachtas. Retrieved from Irish Statute Book.
- "Election of Ceann Comhairle - Dáil Éireann (13th Dáil) – Vol. 110 No. 1". Houses of the Oireachtas. 18 February 1948. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
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