Clare (Dáil constituency)

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "For". Template:Use Hiberno-English Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox constituency Clare is a parliamentary constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. The constituency elects four deputies (Teachtaí Dála, commonly known as TDs) on the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (PR-STV).

History

Clare is historically a Fianna Fáil stronghold. The party founder Éamon de Valera served the constituency for 38 years, from 1921 to 1959, for many years of that time as Taoiseach and then, on his resignation as a TD, as president of Ireland. From 1917 to 1922 he had been Sinn Féin Westminster MP for the preceding constituency of East Clare. His granddaughter, Síle de Valera, represented the constituency from 1987 to 2007. Other notable former deputies include Patrick Hillery (later president 1976–1990), the long-serving Ceann Comhairle (chairperson of the Dáil) Patrick Hogan and Moosajee Bhamjee, the first Muslim TD.

Boundaries

The constituency was created by the Government of Ireland Act 1920 and has been in use for Dáil elections since the 1921 election. The constituency's boundaries have varied since its formation in 1921. From the 2020 general election, the constituency spans the entire area of County Clare. The Constituency Review Report 2023 of the Electoral Commission recommended that no change be made at the next general election.[1] The Electoral (Amendment) Act 2023 defines the constituency as:[2]

"The county of Clare."
Changes to the Clare constituency
Years TDs Boundaries Notes
1921–1923 4 County Clare.[3] Constituency created from East Clare and West Clare
1923–1937 5 County Clare.[4]
1937–1948 5 County Clare;
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the district electoral divisions of
Ardnamullivan, Ballycahalan, Ballynagar, Beagh, Cahermore, Cappard, Coos, Derrylaur, Doorus, Drumkeary, Drummin, Gort, Kilbeacanty, Kill-inny, Kiltartan, Kilthomas, Kinvarra, Loughatorick, Marblehill, Skehanagh and Woodford.
 Transfer from former constituency of Galway
1948–1969 4 County Clare.[6][7]
1969–1977 3 County Clare, except the part in the constituency of Clare–South Galway.[8] <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Transfer to Clare–South Galway of

Abbey, Carran, Castletown, Derreen, Drum-creehy, Gleninagh, Lisdoonvarna, Mount Elva, Noughaval, Oughtmama, Rathborney, in the former Rural District of Ballyvaghan;

Ballyeighter, Boston, Corrofin, Glenroe, Killinaboy, Kiltoraght, Muckanagh, Rath, Ruan, in the former Rural District of Corrofin;

Crusheen, Kilraghtis, in the former Rural District of Ennis;

Cloghaun, in the former Rural District of Ennistimon;

Ayle, Boherglass, Caherhurly, Cahermurphy, Cappaghabaun, Carrowbaun, Cloonusker, Coolreagh, Corlea, Derrynagittagh, Drummaan, Feakle, Inishcaltra North, Inishcaltra South, Killaloe, Mountshannon, Ogonnelloe, Scarriff, in the former Rural District of Scarriff;

Ballynahinch, Caher, Glendree, Killanena, Kiltannon, Loughea, Newgrove, Rathclooney, Toberbreeda, Tulla, in the former Rural District of Tulla.
1977–1981 3 County Clare, except the part in the constituency of West Galway.[9] <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Part in Galway West being

Abbey, Carran, Castletown, Derreen, Drumcreehy, Gleninagh, Lisdoonvarna, Mount Elva, Noughaval, Oughtmama, Rathborney, in the former Rural District of Ballyvaghan;

Ballyeighter, Boston, Corrofin, Glenroe, Killinaboy, Kiltoraght, Muckanagh, Rath, Ruan, in the former Rural District of Corrofin;

Dysert, Templemaley, in the former Rural District of Ennis;

Ballagh, Ballyea, Ballysteen, Cloghaun, Clooney, Ennistimon, Kilfenora, Killaspuglonane, Killilagh, Kilshanny, Liscannor, Lurraga, Magherareagh, Smithstown, in the former Rural District of Ennistimon.
1981–1992 4 County Clare.[10][11] Transfer from Galway West
1992–2011 4 County Clare, except the part in the constituency of Limerick East.[12][13][14][15] <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Transfer to Limerick East of
the townlands of Athlunkard, Ballykeelaun, Cloonoughter, Fairyhill, Garraun, Gortatogher, Kilquane, Knockballynameath, Parteen, Quinspool South, Rosmadda East, Rosmadda West, St. Thomas' Island, Shannakyle, in the district electoral division of Ballyglass, in the former Rural District of Meelick.
2011–2020 4 County Clare, except the part in the constituency of Limerick City.[16][17]
2020– 4 County Clare.[18][2] Transfer from Limerick City

TDs

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Elections

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2024 general election

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2020 general election

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2016 general election

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2011 general election

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2007 general election

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2002 general election

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1997 general election

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1992 general election

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1989 general election

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1987 general election

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November 1982 general election

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February 1982 general election

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1981 general election

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1977 general election

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1973 general election

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1969 general election

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1968 by-election

Following the death of Fine Gael TD William Murphy, a by-election was held on 14 March 1968. The seat was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Sylvester Barrett. The surplus votes of the elected candidate were distributed after being declared elected because there was a possibility another candidate could have reached the threshold of a third of a quota which would have meant their election deposit was returned to them. Template:STV Election box begin2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box end2

1965 general election

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1961 general election

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1959 by-election

Following the election of Éamon de Valera as President of Ireland, a by-election was held on 22 July 1959. The seat was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Seán Ó Ceallaigh. Template:STV Election box begin2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box end2

1957 general election

The third count occurred because there was the possibility that surplus votes of elected candidates could have resulted in another candidate reaching the threshold of a third of a quota which would have meant their election deposit was returned to them. Template:STV Election box begin2 Template:STV Election box CC Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box end2 Template:Notelist

1954 general election

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1951 general election

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1948 general election

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1945 by-election

Following the death of Fine Gael TD Patrick Burke, a by-election was held on 4 December 1945. The seat was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Patrick Shanahan. Template:STV Election box begin2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box end2

1944 general election

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1943 general election

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1938 general election

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1937 general election

There is no record of any further counts, even though the difference between the votes of Hogan, the last elected candidate, and Shalloo, the runner up, after the seventh count was less than the sum of the undistributed surpluses. Template:STV Election box begin2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box candidate2 Template:STV Election box end2

1933 general election

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1932 general election

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September 1927 general election

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June 1927 general election

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1923 general election

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1922 general election

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1921 general election

1922 general election: Clare[19][20]
Party Candidate FPv% % Seat Count
Script error: No such module "political party". Patrick Brennan[*] Unopposed N/A 1
Script error: No such module "political party". Éamon de Valera[*] Unopposed N/A 2
Script error: No such module "political party". Seán Liddy[*] Unopposed N/A 3
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1921 general election: Clare[21]
Party Candidate FPv% % Seat Count
Script error: No such module "political party". Patrick Brennan Unopposed N/A 1
Script error: No such module "political party". Éamon de Valera[*] Unopposed N/A 2
Script error: No such module "political party". Seán Liddy Unopposed N/A 3
Script error: No such module "political party". Brian O'Higgins[*] Unopposed N/A 4

See also

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