West Cavan — UK General Election Results
Peter Paul Galligan (Sinn Féin) were elected unopposed for West Cavan at the 1918 general election. This page covers every general election in West Cavan from 1885 to 1918.
Full Election History, 1885–1918
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | Joseph Gillis Biggar (Irish Parliamentary Party) | 6,425 | 78.3% | Samuel Saunderson (Irish Unionist) | 4,646 (56.6 pts) | 81.2% |
| 1886 | Joseph Gillis Biggar (Irish Parliamentary Party) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1892 | Edmund Francis Vesey Knox (Irish Parliamentary Party) | 6,458 | 76.8% | Nugent Talbot Everard (Irish Unionist) | 4,508 (53.6 pts) | 77.5% |
| 1895 | Edmund Francis Vesey Knox (Irish Parliamentary Party) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1900 | Thomas McGovern (Irish Parliamentary Party) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1906 | Vincent Paul Kennedy (Irish Parliamentary Party) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| Dec 1910 | Vincent Paul Kennedy (Irish Parliamentary Party) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| Jan 1910 | Vincent Paul Kennedy (Irish Parliamentary Party) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1918 | Peter Paul Galligan (Sinn Féin) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1885
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Gillis Biggar | Irish Parliamentary Party | 6,425 | 78.3% | Yes |
| Samuel Saunderson | Irish Unionist | 1,779 | 21.7% | No |
1886
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Gillis Biggar | Irish Parliamentary Party | Unopposed | Yes | |
1892
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Francis Vesey Knox | Irish Parliamentary Party | 6,458 | 76.8% | Yes |
| Nugent Talbot Everard | Irish Unionist | 1,950 | 23.2% | No |
1895
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Francis Vesey Knox | Irish Parliamentary Party | Unopposed | Yes | |
1900
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas McGovern | Irish Parliamentary Party | Unopposed | Yes | |
1906
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Paul Kennedy | Irish Parliamentary Party | Unopposed | Yes | |
Dec 1910
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Paul Kennedy | Irish Parliamentary Party | Unopposed | Yes | |
Jan 1910
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Paul Kennedy | Irish Parliamentary Party | Unopposed | Yes | |
1918
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Paul Galligan | Sinn Féin | Unopposed | Yes | |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
West Cavan has been contested at 9 general elections on record since 1885. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Irish Parliamentary Party, Sinn Féin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won West Cavan in the 1918 general election?
Peter Paul Galligan (Sinn Féin) were elected unopposed for West Cavan in 1918 -- no other candidate stood.
Which parties have won West Cavan since 1885?
Since 1885, West Cavan has been won by: Irish Parliamentary Party, Sinn Féin.
What was the closest result in West Cavan?
The closest result on record for West Cavan was 1892, when Irish Parliamentary Party beat Irish Unionist by just 4,508 votes (53.6 percentage points).