1967 Limerick West by-election

1967 Limerick West by-election
9 November 1967
Turnout26,669 (80.9%)
 
Madden
Dwyer
Nominee Gerry Collins William Madden Edward Dwyer
Party Fianna Fáil Fine Gael Labour
First preferences 14,384 10,237 2,048
Percentage 53.8% 38.6% 7.7%
Limerick West shown within Ireland
TD before election

James Collins
Fianna Fáil

 TD after election

Gerry Collins
Fianna Fáil

A Dáil by-election was held in the constituency of Limerick West in Ireland on Thursday, 9 November 1967, to fill a vacancy in the 18th Dáil. It followed the death of Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) James Collins on 1 September 1967.[1]

The writ of election to fill the vacancy was agreed by the Dáil on 18 October 1967.[2]

The by-election was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Gerry Collins, son of the deceased TD, James Collins.[3] It was held on the same day as the 1967 Cork Borough by-election. Both by-elections were won by Fianna Fáil candidates.

Result

1967 Limerick West by-election[4][5][6][7]
PartyCandidateFPv%Count
1
Fianna Fáil Gerry Collins 53.8 14,384
Fine Gael William Madden 38.6 10,237
Labour Edward Dwyer 7.7 2,048
Electorate: 32,958   Valid: 26,669   Quota: 13,335   Turnout: 80.9%  

References

  1. ↑ "Death of Member: Expression of Sympathy". Dáil Debates. 230 (7). Houses of the Oireachtas. 18 October 1967.
  2. ↑ "Issue of Writ: West Limerick By-election". Dáil Debates. 230 (7). Houses of the Oireachtas. 18 October 1967.
  3. ↑ "Returns to Writs: Cork and West Limerick - Introduction of New Members". Dáil Debates. 231 (1). Houses of the Oireachtas. 14 November 1967.
  4. ↑ "By-election 1967: Limerick West". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 30 November 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  5. ↑ Gallagher, Michael (2009). Irish Elections 1948–77: Results and Analysis Sources for the Study of Irish Politics 2. Routledge. ISBN 9781138973343.
  6. ↑ "19th Dáil 1969 general election results" (PDF). Houses of the Oireachtas. January 1970. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  7. ↑ "Limerick West: 1967 by-election". Ireland Election. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
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