The torch for the Special Olympics World Games has arrived in Stormont, on its way to the opening ceremony of the games later this month.
The Irish leg of its journey began in Bangor, County Down, where it was met by the PSNI Chief Constable, Hugh Orde, and the Garda Deputy Commissioner, Peter Fitzgerald.
The flame's journey began in Greece earlier this month.
The 'Flame of Hope' will be carried to 130 venues before it is taken to the opening ceremony in Croke Park on 21 June.
During the opening ceremony, the torch will be handed over to one of the athletes - 16-year-old David McCauley from Derry - who has the honour of lighting the flame in the stadium.
Meanwhile a group of athletes due to compete in the games were due in Dublin this morning. The team of seven, who represent Niger in West Africa, are to stay in the host town of Arvagh in County Cavan until the games begin.
More than 7,000 athletes from 160 countries are taking part in the Special Olympics, which are expected to attract as many as 500,000 spectators.
