Leitrim (Dáil constituency)
Leitrim was a Dáil Éireann constituency in Ireland from 1921 to 1923. It returned 2 Teachtaí Dála (TDs) to the Dáil.
History and Boundaries
The constituency was created under the Government of Ireland Act 1920, for the 1921 general election. It comprised the entirety of County Leitrim. The constituency was abolished for the 1923 general election, being replaced by the larger Leitrim–Sligo constituency.
TDs
| Dáil | Election | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 1921 | Patrick Joseph Brady | Sinn Féin |
| 2nd | 1921 | Thomas Carter | Sinn Féin |
Elections
1921 General Election
At the 1921 general election, Patrick Joseph Brady and Thomas Carter, both representing Sinn Féin, were elected unopposed. As Sinn Féin had agreed to contest all seats without a contest, if possible, in order to maximise their representation, there were no other candidates nominated in Leitrim.