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References
- 1 2 Ted Nealon, Ireland: a Parliamentary Directory, 1973-1974, p.182
- ↑ "The Local Government Elections 1973-1981: Ballymena", Northern Ireland Elections
- ↑ "North Antrim 1973-1982 Archived 20 February 2019 at the Wayback Machine ", Northern Ireland Elections