1899 Limerick Corporation election
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1899 Limerick Corporation election
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An election for Limerick Municipal Council was held in 1899 as part of the wider 1899 Irish local elections. Following the reforms of the 1898 Act Limerick's franchise had increased from 709 to 5,521. A total of 79 candidates contested the 40 seats; with 27 of the outgoing councillors putting themselves forward for re-election, 34 Laborites putting themselves forward, 18 Merchants and large rate-payers. The election saw Labour winning control of the council, with 24 of the councils 40 seats. Han
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