Donegal North–East: 1981 general election Results, Count Bar Race

Seat	Candidate	Share
1	Paddy Harte (FG)	24.3%
2	Neil Blaney (IFF)	24.5%
3	Hugh Conaghan (FF)	22.6%
	Bernard McGlinchey (FF)	15.8%
	Bernard McGuinness (FG)	11.3%
	Anne Wilkinson (LAB)	1.5%

Incumbent in Bold

Electorate: 40807

Turnout: 32992

Valid: 32287

Spoilt: 405