Donegal North–East: 1981 general election Results, Counts, Stats and Analysis

Seats: 3

Quota: 8072

Seat	Candidate	Share	First Pref Votes
1	Paddy Harte (FG)	24.3%	7853
2	Neil Blaney (IFF)	24.5%	7920
3	Hugh Conaghan (FF)	22.6%	7283
	Bernard McGlinchey (FF)	15.8%	5111
	Bernard McGuinness (FG)	11.3%	3650
	Anne Wilkinson (LAB)	1.5%	470

Incumbent in Bold

Electorate: 40807

Turnout: 32992

Valid: 32287

Spoilt: 405