Dublin Corporation election, 1908

An election to Dublin Corporation took place in March 1908 as part of that year's Irish local elections. The election saw Sinn Féin emerge as the second largest party on the council, although it posed little risk to the Nationalists council dominance.[1]

Results by party

Party Seats ± Votes % ±%
Irish Nationalist 55 Decrease10
Sinn Féin 11 Increase11
Irish Unionist 9 Increase1
Labour Electoral Association 5 Decrease2
Totals 80 100%

References

  1. O'Brien, Joseph V. (1982). Dear, Dirty Dublin: A City in Distress, 1899-1916. p. 93.
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