The first election to Monaghan County Council took place in April 1899 as part of that year's Irish local elections.
Campaign Under the Chairmanship of Col. John Leslie, the county Unionist Association met in early January to decide how to proceed, as there was an expectation that the party would be largely frozen out of the election, winning no more than five or six seats. As a result, the association attempted to build stronger links with Independent candidates, whilst also committing itself to contesting every possible seat. To achieve this, the association set up a Voters' Association, under the Honorary Presidency of W. Martin.Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 07 January 1899 pg.6
Aggregate results
Ward results Aughabog
Ballybay
Ballymackay
Ballytrain
Broomfield
Carrickmacross
Castleblayney
Clones
Clontibret
Creeve
Cremarlin
Drum
Emyvale
Glasslough
Inniskeen
Killunan
Lough Fea
Newbliss
Scotstown
Tydavnet
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