Kerry (UK Parliament constituency)


Kerry was a UK Parliament constituency in Ireland, returning two Members of Parliament. In 1885, it was split into four constituencies. From the time of Irish independence in 1922, the area was no longer represented in the UK Parliament, as it was no longer part of the United Kingdom.

Boundaries

This constituency comprised the whole of County Kerry, except for the Borough of Tralee.

Members of Parliament

Elections

Elections in the 1830s

FitzGerald was appointed as Vice-Treasurer of Ireland, causing a by-election.

Elections in the 1840s

Elections in the 1850s

Browne was appointed Comptroller of the Household, requiring a by-election.
Herbert was appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland, requiring a by-election.
Browne was appointed Treasurer of the Household, requiring a by-election.

Elections in the 1860s

Herbert's death caused a by-election.
Browne was appointed Vice-Chamberlain of the Household, requiring a by-election.

Elections in the 1870s

Browne succeeded as Earl of Kenmare, causing a by-election.

Elections in the 1880s

Split into four divisions in 1885

Under the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885, the single-seat Tralee constituency and the two-seat Kerry constituency were replaced by four single-seat constituencies: