1865 United Kingdom general election in Ireland

The 1865 United Kingdom general election in Ireland took place in July 1865. It was the first election contested by the new Liberal Party. In Ireland, the Liberals led by Palmerston increased by 8 seats.

11–24 July 1865
103 of the 658 seats to the House of Commons
Leader Viscount Palmerston Earl of Derby Party Liberal Conservative Leader since 6 February 1855 July 1846 Leader's seat Tiverton House of Lords Seats before 50 53 Seats won 58 45 Seat change 8 8 Popular vote 51,532 41,497 Percentage 55.6% 44.4% Swing 5.5% 5.5%
Results of the 1865 election in Ireland

Not included in the results is the University of Dublin constituency, which returned two Conservatives to parliament.

Results

Party			Candidates	Unopposed	Seats	Seats change	Votes	%	% Change
	Liberal		83	28	58	8	51,532	55.6	5.5
	Irish Conservative		59	27	45	8	41,497	44.4	5.5
Total			142	55	103	—	93,029	100

Popular vote Liberal   55.39% Irish Conservative   44.61%

Parliamentary seats Liberal   56.31% Irish Conservative   43.69%

See also

• History of Ireland (1801–1923)