Mayo West was a parliamentary constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas from 1969 to 1997. The constituency was served by 3 deputies (Teachtaí Dála, commonly known in English as TDs). The method of election was proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (PR-STV). History and boundaries The constituency was created under the terms of the Electoral (Amendment) Act 1969, taking in parts of the former Mayo North and Mayo South constituencies, and included Ballinrobe, Belmullet, Castlebar and Westport. With effect from the 1997 general election it was combined with Mayo East to form a new five-seat Mayo constituency. TDs Elections 1994 by-election Following the resignation of Fianna Fáil TD Pádraig Flynn on his appointment as EU Commissioner, a by-election was held on 9 June 1994. The seat was won by the Fine Gael candidate Michael Ring. 1992 general election 1989 general election 1987 general election November 1982 general election February 1982 general election 1981 general election 1977 general election 1975 by-election Following the death of Fine Gael TD Henry Kenny, a by-election was held on 12 November 1975. The seat was won by the Fine Gael candidate Enda Kenny, son of the deceased TD. 1973 general election 1969 general election See also Dáil constituencies Politics of the Republic of Ireland Historic Dáil constituencies Elections in the Republic of Ireland References External links Oireachtas Members Database Historic constituencies in County Mayo Dáil constituencies in the Republic of Ireland (historic) 1969 establishments in Ireland 1997 disestablishments in Ireland Constituencies established in 1969 Constituencies disestablished in 1997