Roscommon–South Leitrim by-election, 2014

Roscommon–South Leitrim by-election, 2014

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Nominee Michael Fitzmaurice Ivan Connaughton Maura Hopkins Party Independent Fianna Fáil Fine Gael First preferences 6,220 7,334 5,593 Percentage 18.7 22.0 16.8 Final count 14,881 12,050 –
Roscommon–South Leitrim shown within Ireland
TD before election Luke 'Ming' Flanagan Independent Elected Michael Fitzmaurice Independent

Luke 'Ming' Flanagan
Independent

Michael Fitzmaurice
Independent

A by-election was held in the Dáil Éireann Roscommon–South Leitrim constituency in Ireland on 10 October 2014, following the election of Independent TD Luke 'Ming' Flanagan to the European Parliament.

The Dublin South-West by-election was held on the same date. The Electoral (Amendment) Act 2011 stipulates that a by-election in Ireland must be held within six months of a vacancy occurring.

Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice was elected on the seventh count.