1909 Cork City by-election

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The 1909 Cork City by-election was held on 1 May 1909. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Irish Parliamentary MP, William O'Brien. It was won by the All-for-Ireland candidate Maurice Healy. [1]

Crosbie was associated with the United Irish League wing of Irish Nationalism.

By-Election 1 May 1909: Cork City
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Ind. Nationalist Maurice Healy 4,706 57.02 New
Irish Parliamentary George Crosbie 3,54742.98N/A
Majority 1,15914.04N/A
Turnout 8,25360.66N/A
Registered electors 13,605
Ind. Nationalist gain from Irish Parliamentary Swing N/A

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