1974 Presidential election

Only one candidate, Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh of 33 Route d’Arlon, A/Strassen, Luxembourg, was nominated at the presidential election resulting from the death, on 17 November 1974 of Mr Erskine Childers. Mr Ó Dálaigh was, accordingly, declared elected, and was inaugurated as President on 19 December 1974.