1956 Leix–Offaly by-election
By-election to the 15th Dáil
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A Dáil by-election was held in the constituency of Leix–Offaly in Ireland on Monday, 30 April 1956, to fill a vacancy in the 15th Dáil. It followed the death of Labour Teachta Dála (TD) William Davin on 1 March 1956.[1]
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30 April 1956
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| Turnout | 42,428 (71.8%) | ||||||||||||||||
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The writ of election to fill the vacancy was agreed by the Dáil on 10 April 1956.[2]
The by-election was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Kieran Egan.[3]
It was held on the same day as the 1956 Dublin North-East by-election.
Result
| Party | Candidate | FPv% | Count | |
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| Fianna Fáil | Kieran Egan | 55.5 | 23,565 | |
| Labour | Michael Davin | 44.5 | 18,863 | |
| Electorate: 59,075 Valid: 42,428 Quota: 21,215 Turnout: 71.8% | ||||