Donegal South–West: 1982 (Feb) general election Results, Counts, Stats and Analysis

Seats: 3

Quota: 8277

Seat	Candidate	Share	First Pref Votes
1	Clement Coughlan (FF)	25.1%	8321
2	Dinny McGinley (FG)	21.6%	7160
3	Pat the Cope Gallagher (FF)	22.9%	7576
	Patrick Kelly (IFF)	11.7%	3868
	J J Reid (FG)	12.4%	4113
	Séamus Rodgers (SFWP)	3.2%	1056
	Daniel Harkin (IND)	3.1%	1013

Incumbent in Bold

Electorate: 44860

Turnout: 33360

Valid: 33107

Spoilt: 253