- Source: Newry and Mourne Area C
Newry and Mourne Area C was one of the six district electoral areas in Newry and Mourne, Northern Ireland which existed from 1973 to 1985. The district elected four members to Newry and Mourne District Council, and formed part of the South Down constituencies for the Northern Ireland Assembly and UK Parliament.
It was created for the 1973 local elections, and contained the wards of Donaghmore, Drumgath, Rathfriland and Spelga. It was abolished for the 1985 local elections and replaced by the Crotlieve DEA.
Councillors
1981 Election
1977: 2 x SDLP, 2 x UUP
1981: 2 x SDLP, 1 x UUP, 1 x DUP
1977-1981 Change: DUP gain from UUP
1977 Election
1973: 2 x SDLP, 2 x Independent Unionist
1977: 2 x SDLP, 2 x UUP
1973-1977 Change: UUP (two seats) gain from Independent Unionist (two seats)
1973 Election
1973: 2 x SDLP, 2 x Independent Unionist