Cork City by-election, 1909

The Cork City by-election of 1909 was held on 1 May 1909. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Irish Parliamentary MP, William O'Brien. It was won by the All-for-Ireland candidate Maurice Healy.[1]

Cosbie was associated with the United Irish League wing of Irish Nationalism.

By-Election 1 May 1909: Cork City
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Nationalist Maurice Healy 4,706 57.02 N/A
Irish Parliamentary George Cosbie 3,547 42.98 N/A
Majority 1,159 14.04 N/A
Turnout 8,253 60.66 N/A
Independent Nationalist gain from Irish Parliamentary Swing N/A
Registered electors 13,605

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