page_title: 1981 Northern Ireland local elections
hierarchical_section_title: 1981 Northern Ireland local elections
context_page_description: Elections for local government were held in Northern Ireland in 1981, contesting 526 seats in all.
context_section_description: Elections for local government were held in Northern Ireland in 1981, contesting 526 seats in all.
caption: Colours denote the winning party with outright control