1975 Galway North-East by-election

1975 Galway North-East by-election

4 March 1975
Turnout(73.8%)
 
Connaughton
Morgan
Nominee Michael P. Kitt Paul Connaughton Snr Norman Morgan
Party Fianna Fáil Fine Gael Independent
First preferences 14,479 12,532 409
Percentage 52.8% 45.7% 1.5%

TD before election

Michael F. Kitt
Fianna Fáil

Elected TD

Michael P. Kitt
Fianna Fáil

A by-election was held in the Dáil constituency of Galway North-East in Ireland on Tuesday, 4 March 1975. It followed the death of Fianna Fáil TD Michael F. Kitt on 24 December 1974.

The writ of election was moved by Fianna Fáil TD Patrick Lalor on 11 February 1975 and was agreed by the Dáil.

The by-election was won by Fianna Fáil candidate Michael P. Kitt, son of the deceased TD.

It was held on the same day as the 1975 Galway West by-election. Both by-elections were won by Fianna Fáil candidates.