Elections for local government were held in Northern Ireland in May 1977.

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.

[1] No election was held, as 6 candidates ran for the 6 seats.

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