1996 Donegal North-East by-election

A by-election was held in the Dáil Éireann Donegal North-East constituency in Ireland on 2 April 1996. It followed the death of Independent Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) and former Minister Neil Blaney on 8 November 1995.

1996 Donegal North-East by-election

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Turnout(60.7%)
 
Nominee Cecilia Keaveney Harry Blaney Jim Sheridan
Party Fianna Fáil Independent Fianna Fáil Fine Gael
First preferences 9,872 8,943 5,679
Percentage 32.2% 29.2% 18.5%
Final count 14,115 13,077

 
Nominee Seán Maloney Pat Doherty
Party Labour Sinn Féin
First preferences 3,791 2,340
Percentage 12.4% 7.6%
Final count


TD before election

Neil Blaney
Independent Fianna Fáil

Elected TD

Cecilia Keaveney
Fianna Fáil

The election was won by Donegal County Councillor Cecilia Keaveney of Fianna Fáil.

Among the candidates were Donegal County Councillor, brother of Neil Blaney, and future TD Harry Blaney, Senator and Donegal County Councillor Seán Maloney and Vice President of Sinn Féin and future Member of Parliament for West Tyrone Pat Doherty

On the same day, a by-election took place in Dublin West.

Result

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1996 Donegal North-East by-election
Party Candidate FPv% Count
1 2 3 4
Fianna Fáil Cecilia Keaveney 32.2 9,872 10,351 11,454 14,115
Independent Fianna Fáil Harry Blaney 29.2 8,943 10,208 11,444 13,077
Fine Gael Jim Sheridan 18.5 5,679 5,813 6,861  
Labour Seán Maloney 12.4 3,791 4,003    
Sinn Féin Pat Doherty 7.6 2,340      
Electorate: 50,443   Valid: 30,625   Quota: 15,313   Turnout: 60.7%  

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