Irish General Election, 1973 - Definition

First time TDs

November 27, 1973: Following the election of Erskine Childers as President Fianna Fáil lose their seat in Monaghan to Fine Gael.
November 13, 1974: In Cork North East Fianna Fáil retains its seat.
March 4, 1975: In Galway North East Fianna Fáil retains its seat following the death of the sitting TD. On the same day in Galway West Máire Geoghegan-Quinn is elected, retaining the seat for Fianna Fáil.
November 12, 1975: In Mayo West Fine Gael retains its seat when Enda Kenny is elected following the death of his father.
June 10, 1976: In Donegal North East Fianna Fáil loses its seat to Independent Fianna Fáil. On the same day the 100th by-election takes place. The death of Noel Lemass causes Fianna Fáil to lose its seat in Dublin South West to the Labour Party.