Dublin Rathmines — UK General Election Results
Dublin Rathmines was won by Irish Unionist at the 1918 general election, with a majority of 1,834 votes over Sinn Féin. This page covers the 1918 general election, the only one on record for Dublin Rathmines under this name.
Full Election History, 1918–1918
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Maurice Edward Dockrell (Irish Unionist) | 7,400 | 50.2% | Patrick John Little (Sinn Féin) | 1,834 (12.4 pts) | 78.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1918
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Edward Dockrell | Irish Unionist | 7,400 | 50.2% | Yes |
| Patrick John Little | Sinn Féin | 5,566 | 37.7% | No |
| George Aloysius Moonan | Irish Parliamentary Party | 1,780 | 12.1% | 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 Rathmines has been contested at 1 general election on record (1918). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Irish Unionist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dublin Rathmines in the 1918 general election?
Irish Unionist won Dublin Rathmines in 1918 with 7,400 votes (50.2%), a majority of 1,834 votes over Sinn Féin in second place.
Which parties have won Dublin Rathmines since 1918?
Since 1918, Dublin Rathmines has been won by: Irish Unionist.
What was the closest result in Dublin Rathmines?
The closest result on record for Dublin Rathmines was 1918, when Irish Unionist beat Sinn Féin by just 1,834 votes (12.4 percentage points).