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 (UUP), Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), Alliance Party of Northern Ireland and Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), 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.

Ballymena
No election was held, as 6 candidates ran for the 6 seats.

Larne
As 4 candidates ran for the 4 seats, no election was held and all candidates were declared elected.