The 2013 North West 200, in which only one of five races was run due to weather. The Supersport race was stopped after 2 laps, but later declared and won by Michael Dunlop.

The 2013 North West 200, in which only one of five races was run due to weather. The Supersport race was stopped after 2 laps, but later declared and won by Michael Dunlop.

The 2013 North West 200, in which only one of five races was run due to weather. The Supersport race was stopped after 2 laps, but later declared and won by Michael Dunlop.

Despite the poor weather thousands have turned out for the Lord Mayor Gavin Robinson’s year in office party that is currently being held in the Grounds of Belfast City Hall, Headline acts include Misha B and Matt Cardle former X-Factor Contestants.

Despite the poor weather thousands have turned out for the Lord Mayor Gavin Robinson’s year in office party that is currently being held in the Grounds of Belfast City Hall, Headline acts include Misha B and Matt Cardle former X-Factor Contestants.

Despite the poor weather thousands have turned out for the Lord Mayor Gavin Robinson’s year in office party that is currently being held in the Grounds of Belfast City Hall, Headline acts include Misha B and Matt Cardle former X-Factor Contestants.

In light of the Bombing at the Boston Marathon, Security was tighter than normal at the 2013 Deep River Rock Belfast Marathon. There was approximately 20000 runners/walkers/wheelchair competitors who took part.

In light of the Bombing at the Boston Marathon, Security was tighter than normal at the 2013 Deep River Rock Belfast Marathon. There was approximately 20000 runners/walkers/wheelchair competitors who took part.

In light of the Bombing at the Boston Marathon, Security was tighter than normal at the 2013 Deep River Rock Belfast Marathon. There was approximately 20000 runners/walkers/wheelchair competitors who took part.

A security alert continues in Foxes Glen as police investigate reports of an alleged bomb in the same area shots had been fired at police the previous day.

A security alert continues in Foxes Glen as police investigate reports of an alleged bomb in the same area shots had been fired at police the previous day.

A security alert continues in Foxes Glen as police investigate reports of an alleged bomb in the same area shots had been fired at police the previous day.

Army ATOs were called in to deal with a suspicious device, found the day after six shots were fired at PSNI officers after they were lured into the area. A number of homes in Foxes' Glen were evacuated during the alert.

Army ATOs were called in to deal with a suspicious device, found the day after six shots were fired at PSNI officers after they were lured into the area. A number of homes in Foxes' Glen were evacuated during the alert.

Army ATOs were called in to deal with a suspicious device, found the day after six shots were fired at PSNI officers after they were lured into the area. A number of homes in Foxes' Glen were evacuated during the alert.

Michelle Robinson with fiancé Alister Ramsay as he gets down on one knee and proposes to Michelle on the Finish line of the 2013 Belfast Marathon.

Kenyan Joel Kipsang Kositany was the first man to cross the finish line of this year's Belfast City Marathon in a time of 2:19:27. Nataliya Lehonkova set a new course record with her time of 2:36:50 to become the first female across the line.

Kenyan Joel Kipsang Kositany was the first man to cross the finish line of this year's Belfast City Marathon in a time of 2:19:27. Nataliya Lehonkova set a new course record with her time of 2:36:50 to become the first female across the line.

Kenyan Joel Kipsang Kositany was the first man to cross the finish line of this year's Belfast City Marathon in a time of 2:19:27. Nataliya Lehonkova set a new course record with her time of 2:36:50 to become the first female across the line.

Images from todays Marie Curie Irish Cup final, won by Glentoran over Cliftonville by a score of 3-1. The match took place at Winsor Park, Belfast.

Images from todays Marie Curie Irish Cup final, won by Glentoran over Cliftonville by a score of 3-1. The match took place at Winsor Park, Belfast.

Images from todays Marie Curie Irish Cup final, won by Glentoran over Cliftonville by a score of 3-1. The match took place at Winsor Park, Belfast.

With one day to go preparations are well underway for the 2013 Belfast Marathon. On the grounds of Belfast City Hall children tried the assault course while in the tent there was various attractions, which included face painting,.

With one day to go preparations are well underway for the 2013 Belfast Marathon. On the grounds of Belfast City Hall children tried the assault course while in the tent there was various attractions, which included face painting,.

On the 32nd anniversary of the death of Bobby Sands, Republicans display a giant banner commemorating the 1981 Hunger Strikers on the side of Black Mountain.

On the 32nd anniversary of the death of Bobby Sands, Republicans display a giant banner commemorating the 1981 Hunger Strikers on the side of Black Mountain.

PSNI investigate a serious sexual assault on a 17 year old girl beside a children's play park in Botanic Gardens in South Belfast. A 21 year old male has been arrested in connection with the incident.

PSNI investigate a serious sexual assault on a 17 year old girl beside a children's play park in Botanic Gardens in South Belfast. A 21 year old male has been arrested in connection with the incident.

In Preparation for the 2013 Belfast Marathon, The City Council held an Expo on the grounds of Belfast City Hall to highlight the various organizations, and sponsors of the event.

In Preparation for the 2013 Belfast Marathon, The City Council held an Expo on the grounds of Belfast City Hall to highlight the various organizations, and sponsors of the event.

In Preparation for the 2013 Belfast Marathon, The City Council held an Expo on the grounds of Belfast City Hall to highlight the various organizations, and sponsors of the event.

Players from all nine Ulster county teams helped Ulster GAA launch the new Gaelic football 2013 season.

Players from all nine Ulster county teams helped Ulster GAA launch the new Gaelic football 2013 season.

A number of protesters gathered outside BBC Studios in Belfast following comments made by John Crampton on The Nolan Show. Comments made suggested it had been agreed to remove childrens cardiac surgery from Northern Ireland Royal Hospitals.

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Gavin Robinson, launches a free party and concert to celebrate the end of his year in office.

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Gavin Robinson, launches a free party and concert to celebrate the end of his year in office.