sported. among those who welcomed the Olympic flame to Northern Ireland

NI Olympic medallist Dame Mary Peters and sported. NI Manager Brenda Kelly

sported. Northern Ireland Manager was among those who welcomed the Olympic Flame as it arrived at George Best City of Belfast Airport on Saturday 2 June 2012.

This prestigious event was attended by NI Olympic medallists, including Dame Mary Peters and Paddy Barnes.   First Minister Peter Robinson opened the event followed by speeches from, Deputy First Minister Martin McGuiness and Caral Ní Chuilín Minister of Culture Arts and Leisure.  Dame Mary Peters received the flame from the Chief Executive of LOCOG.  This was the first stage in the flame's journey across Northern Ireland.  The flame will cross the border and visit Dublin on Wednesday 6 June before returning to Belfast that same day.

Brenda Kelly said: "It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to be present as the flame arrived in Northern Ireland and it was an honour to meet the Olympians who attended the event.  It was a very exciting event and I feel very privileged to have been part of it."