Clann na Poblachta had won ten seats at the 1948 general election, but after the collapse of the First Inter-Party Government, it had been reduced to two TDs at the 1951 general election. Connor's victory was the party's only gain in 1954.
Clann na Poblachta gained ten seats at the 1948 general election but lost representation to two TDs by the 1951 election following the collapse of the First Inter-Party Government. Connor's victory marked the party's sole gain in 1954.