1977 Northern Ireland local elections
Elections for local government were held in Northern Ireland in May 1977.
The elections saw good performances by the four largest parties: the Ulster Unionist Party, Social Democratic and Labour Party, Alliance Party of Northern Ireland and Democratic Unionist Party, while smaller parties failed to make a breakthrough. The DUP took control of their first council, Ballymena, while the UUP retained control of Banbridge. The SDLP lost control of Magherafelt, their only council.