1885 General Election - South Monaghan
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | South Monaghan |
| Turnout | 76.2% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| McKenna, Joseph Neale | Irish Parliamentary | 4,735 |
| Shirley, Sewallis Evelyn | Irish Conservative | 963 |