It arose due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal MP, Benjamin Whitworth, in order to contest Drogheda.
A Mr. Doherty, from Dublin, went forward as a Home Rule candidate, but withdrew, since he had accepted some government contracts.
[1] The only candidate nominated was John Francis Smithwick, who was declared elected unopposed.
[3] Doherty ran against Smithwick in the general election, less than two months later, as a Home Rule candidate.
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