The constituency was represented by 4 deputies (Teachtaí Dála, commonly known as TDs) from 1961 to 1977, and then 5 from 1977 until its abolition in 1981.
The method of election was proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (PR-STV).
The seat was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Gene Fitzgerald.
Following the death of Labour Party TD Dan Desmond on 9 December 1964, a by-election was held on 10 March 1965.
The seat was won by the Labour Party candidate Eileen Desmond, widow of the deceased TD.