United Kingdom general election, 1885 (Ireland)
The 1885 general election in Ireland was the first election following the Representation of the People Act 1884 and the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885, which redrew the Irish electoral landscape. The election saw the Irish Parliamentary Party secure their place as the dominant party in Irish politics, winning the vast majority of available seats. In comparison, the Liberals were wiped out in Ireland, whilst the Conservatives were reduced to 16 seats.
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United Kingdom general election, 1885 (Ireland)
The 1885 general election in Ireland was the first election following the Representation of the People Act 1884 and the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885, which redrew the Irish electoral landscape. The election saw the Irish Parliamentary Party secure their place as the dominant party in Irish politics, winning the vast majority of available seats. In comparison, the Liberals were wiped out in Ireland, whilst the Conservatives were reduced to 16 seats.
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The 1885 general election in I ...... bi-partisan Unionist alliance.
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1885-12-18
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Irish (UK) general election, 1885
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Results of the 1885 election in Ireland.
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United Kingdom general election, 1886
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United Kingdom general election, 1880
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The 1885 general election in I ...... ives were reduced to 16 seats.
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United Kingdom general election, 1885 (Ireland)
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