Donegal South–West: 1982 (Feb) general election Results, Count Bar Race

Seat	Candidate	Share
1	Clement Coughlan (FF)	25.1%
2	Dinny McGinley (FG)	21.6%
3	Pat the Cope Gallagher (FF)	22.9%
	Patrick Kelly (IFF)	11.7%
	J J Reid (FG)	12.4%
	Séamus Rodgers (SFWP)	3.2%
	Daniel Harkin (IND)	3.1%

Incumbent in Bold

Electorate: 44860

Turnout: 33360

Valid: 33107

Spoilt: 253