Kerry (UK Parliament constituency)

County Kerry was a UK Parliament constituency in Ireland, returning two Members of Parliament. In 1885, it was divided into four constituencies.

History
County Kerry had been represented by two seats in the Irish House of Commons. From 1801, under the Acts of Union 1800, it was represented by two MPs in the United Kingdom House of Commons. It comprised the whole of County Kerry, except for the borough of Tralee. The boroughs of Ardfert and Dingle were disfranchised in 1801.

Under the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885, Tralee lost its separate franchise and the county was divided into four divisions: East Kerry, North Kerry, South Kerry and West Kerry.

Elections in the 1830s
FitzGerald was appointed as Vice-Treasurer of Ireland, causing a by-election.

Elections in the 1850s
Browne was appointed Comptroller of the Household, requiring a by-election.

Herbert was appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland, requiring a by-election.

Browne was appointed Treasurer of the Household, requiring a by-election.

Elections in the 1860s
Herbert's death caused a by-election.

Browne was appointed Vice-Chamberlain of the Household, requiring a by-election.

Elections in the 1870s
Browne succeeded as Earl of Kenmare, causing a by-election.