- Source: 1973 Carrickfergus Borough Council election
Elections to Carrickfergus Borough Council were held on 30 May 1973 on the same day as the other Northern Irish local government elections. The election used three district electoral areas to elect a total of 15 councillors.
Election results
Districts summary
Districts results
= Area A
=1973: 2 x UUP, 1 x United Loyalist, 1 x Alliance
= Area B
=1973: 2 x UUP, 1 x Alliance, 1 x United Loyalist, 1 x Independent
= Area C
=1973: 2 x United Loyalist, 1 x UUP, 1 x Alliance, 1 x Loyalist