Dublin Clontarf — UK General Election Results
Dublin Clontarf was won by Sinn Féin at the 1918 general election, with a majority of 2,746 votes over Irish Parliamentary Party. This page covers the 1918 general election, the only one on record for Dublin Clontarf under this name.
Full Election History, 1918–1918
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Richard James Mulcahy (Sinn Féin) | 5,974 | 64.9% | Patrick Shortall (Irish Parliamentary Party) | 2,746 (29.8 pts) | 63.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1918
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard James Mulcahy | Sinn Féin | 5,974 | 64.9% | Yes |
| Patrick Shortall | Irish Parliamentary Party | 3,228 | 35.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Dublin Clontarf has been contested at 1 general election on record (1918). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Sinn Féin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dublin Clontarf in the 1918 general election?
Sinn Féin won Dublin Clontarf in 1918 with 5,974 votes (64.9%), a majority of 2,746 votes over Irish Parliamentary Party in second place.
Which parties have won Dublin Clontarf since 1918?
Since 1918, Dublin Clontarf has been won by: Sinn Féin.
What was the closest result in Dublin Clontarf?
The closest result on record for Dublin Clontarf was 1918, when Sinn Féin beat Irish Parliamentary Party by just 2,746 votes (29.8 percentage points).