Donegal South–West: 1981 general election Results, Counts, Stats and Analysis

Seats: 3

Quota: 8680

Seat	Candidate	Share	First Pref Votes
1	Clement Coughlan (FF)	26.9%	9341
2	James White (FG)	23.4%	8117
3	Pat the Cope Gallagher (FF)	18.5%	6433
	Patrick Kelly (IFF)	16.2%	5626
	Dinny McGinley (FG)	15.0%	5199

Incumbent in Bold

Electorate: 44860

Turnout: 35051

Valid: 34716

Spoilt: 335