Northern Ireland

Pictures: Celebrations as council election results come in from across the north

Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Mary Lou McDonald and Lord Mayor Tina Black at Belfast City Hall  Picture: Pacemaker
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Mary Lou McDonald and Lord Mayor Tina Black at Belfast City Hall Picture: Pacemaker Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Mary Lou McDonald and Lord Mayor Tina Black at Belfast City Hall Picture: Pacemaker
Sinn Féin Balmoral candidate Geraldine McAteer's hand is raised by party colleague Sean Napier after she was elected to serve again as a councillor at Belfast City Hall. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA
Sinn Féin Balmoral candidate Geraldine McAteer's hand is raised by party colleague Sean Napier after she was elected to serve again as a councillor at Belfast City Hall. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Sinn Féin Balmoral candidate Geraldine McAteer's hand is raised by party colleague Sean Napier after she was elected to serve again as a councillor at Belfast City Hall. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA
The Green Party's Brian Smyth (left) at Belfast City Hall   Picture: Liam McBurney/PA
The Green Party's Brian Smyth (left) at Belfast City Hall Picture: Liam McBurney/PA The Green Party's Brian Smyth (left) at Belfast City Hall Picture: Liam McBurney/PA
Work continues on the ABC council count  Picture: Mal McCann
Work continues on the ABC council count Picture: Mal McCann Work continues on the ABC council count Picture: Mal McCann
Alliance Balmoral candidates Micky Murray and Tara Brooks at Belfast City Hall  Picture: Pacemaker
Alliance Balmoral candidates Micky Murray and Tara Brooks at Belfast City Hall Picture: Pacemaker Alliance Balmoral candidates Micky Murray and Tara Brooks at Belfast City Hall Picture: Pacemaker
Sinn Féin's John O'Dowd congratulates Catherine Nelson as she is elected to ABC council  Picture: Mal McCann
Sinn Féin's John O'Dowd congratulates Catherine Nelson as she is elected to ABC council Picture: Mal McCann Sinn Féin's John O'Dowd congratulates Catherine Nelson as she is elected to ABC council Picture: Mal McCann
Votes being counted for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon in Banbridge  Picture: Mal McCann
Votes being counted for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon in Banbridge Picture: Mal McCann Votes being counted for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon in Banbridge Picture: Mal McCann
The DUP's Sarah Bunting (left) at Belfast City Hall after winning a seat at Balmoral  Picture: Liam McBurney/PA
The DUP's Sarah Bunting (left) at Belfast City Hall after winning a seat at Balmoral Picture: Liam McBurney/PA The DUP's Sarah Bunting (left) at Belfast City Hall after winning a seat at Balmoral Picture: Liam McBurney/PA
Sinn Féin's Paul Boggs and Fergal Leonard are newly elected to Sperrin District during the count for Derry City and Strabane at the Foyle Arena  Picture: Margaret McLaughlin
Sinn Féin's Paul Boggs and Fergal Leonard are newly elected to Sperrin District during the count for Derry City and Strabane at the Foyle Arena Picture: Margaret McLaughlin Sinn Féin's Paul Boggs and Fergal Leonard are newly elected to Sperrin District during the count for Derry City and Strabane at the Foyle Arena Picture: Margaret McLaughlin
The UUP’s Derek Hussey won a seat for Derg during the Derry City and Strabane District Council count at the Foyle Arena  Picture: Margaret McLaughlin
The UUP’s Derek Hussey won a seat for Derg during the Derry City and Strabane District Council count at the Foyle Arena Picture: Margaret McLaughlin The UUP’s Derek Hussey won a seat for Derg during the Derry City and Strabane District Council count at the Foyle Arena Picture: Margaret McLaughlin