Donegal South–West: 1983 bye-election Results, Count Bar Race

Seat	Candidate	Share
1	Cathal Coughlan (FF)	56.5%
	J J Reid (FG)	31.1%
	Séamus Rodgers (WP)	9.4%
	Eamon Ó Gallachoir (IND)	1.7%
	Leo Armstrong (IND)	1.2%
	Jim Tallon (IND)	0.1%

Incumbent in Bold

Electorate: 45823

Valid: 31762