Ireland (1918) · Former constituency (1918–1918)
Galway South
Every general election in Galway South since 1918 (until 1918). Latest: Sinn Féin, majority 8,877.
1918 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinn Féin Won | 10,621 | 85.9% | |
| Irish Parliamentary Party | 1,744 | 14.1% | |
| Valid votes | 12,365 | ||
| Majority | 8,877 | 71.8% | |
Turnout 66.8% of 18,507 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | SF | IPP | 8,877 | 71.8 | 66.8% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Galway South?
Sinn Féin won Galway South at the 1918 general election with a majority of 8,877.
Which parties have won Galway South?
At the 1 general elections held under this name since 1918: Sinn Féin 1.
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