Mayo East was a parliamentary constituency represented in

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from 1969 to 1997. The constituency was served by 3 deputies ( Teachtaí Dála, commonly known as TDs). The method of election was proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (PR-STV).

History and boundaries

The constituency was created under the terms of the Electoral (Amendment) Act 1969, taking in parts of the former Mayo North and Mayo South constituencies. It was abolished for the 1997 general election when it was combined with Mayo West to form the new 5 seat Mayo constituency.

TDs

Elections

1992 general election

1989 general election

1987 general election

November 1982 general election

February 1982 general election

^† '' The Irish Times'' does not give Higgins' total in the third count.

1981 general election

1977 general election

1973 general election

1969 general election

References

External links

Oireachtas Members Database
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mayo East (Dail constituency) Historic constituencies in County Mayo Dáil constituencies in the Republic of Ireland (historic) 1969 establishments in Ireland 1977 disestablishments in Ireland Constituencies established in 1969 Constituencies disestablished in 1977