Christmas: Holiday homecoming hugs at Belfast City Airport

Emotions ran high at Belfast City Airport on Thursday morning as families were reunited ahead of Christmas celebrations.

For some, this was their first encounter since before the Covid pandemic.

Those arriving from as far away as Japan and Australia were treated to festive songs by pupils from St Kevin's Primary School in west Belfast.

The choir was even joined by Mr and Mrs Claus for a rousing rendition of holiday favourite, Jingle Bells.