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- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth May 19
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter May 20
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton May 21
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol May 22
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham May 23
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester May 24
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff May 25
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea May 26
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth May 27
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor May 28
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester May 29
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent May 30
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton May 31
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool June 1
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown June 2
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush June 3
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry June 4
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry June 5
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast June 6
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields June 7
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow June 8
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness June 9
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick June 10
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen June 11
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee June 12
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh June 13
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick June 14
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne June 15
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham June 16
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough June 17
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull June 18
- Day 32 Hull to York June 19
- Day 33 York to Carlisle June 20
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere June 21
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool June 22
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester June 23
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds June 24
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield June 25
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes June 26
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln June 27
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham June 28
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby June 29
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham June 30
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry July 1
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester July 2
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough July 3
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich July 4
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich July 5
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford July 6
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge July 7
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton July 8
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford July 9
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading July 10
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury July 11
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth July 12
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth July 13
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton July 14
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth July 15
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton July 16
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings July 17
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover July 18
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone July 19
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford July 20
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest July 21
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley July 22
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth July 23
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing July 24
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey July 25
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster July 26
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium July 27
70 days; 70 routes
- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull
- Day 32 Hull to York
- Day 33 York to Carlisle
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium
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Belfast
- Queens Road
- Sydenham Road
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Holywood
- Belfast Road (B189)
- High Street (B189)
- Bangor Road (B189)
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Bangor
- Springhill Road
- Bryansburn Road
- Princetown Road
- Grays Hill
- Queens Parade
- High Street
- Bingham Street
- Mills Road
- Hamilton Road
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Newtownards
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- Castle Place
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Comber
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Dundonald
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Stormont
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- Stormont Estate Driveway (Ulster Way)
- Stormont Estate Driveway
- Stormont Steps
- Stormont Estate Driveway
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Newtownabbey
- O'Neill Road
- Station Road
- Shore Road (A2)
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Carrickfergus
- Shore Road (A2)
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- Marine Hwy (A2)
- Carrickfergus Castle
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Glynn
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Larne
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Drains Bay
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Ballygally
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Glenarm
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Carnlough
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Glenariff
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Cushendall
- Boat Park
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Ballycastle
- Mary Street (A2)
- Quay Road (A2)
- Ann Street (A2)
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Dervock
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Bushmills
- Castlecat Road
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Portrush
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- Causeway Street
- Eglington Street
- Kerr Street
- Harbour Road
- Ramore Street
- Ramore Avenue
- Lower Lansdowne Road (Car-Park)
- Causeway View
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- Steps to Beach
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East Strand car park, Portrush
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0605: Rise and shine, it's an early start for today's torch in Belfast. It's going to be travelling around Northern Ireland for five days so you can keep up with the latest by following our live page and, of course, watching torchcam. Helen Bushby and Paul Grunill are your writers this morning and we'd love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or a pic if you're out on the streets hoping to get a glimpse of the Olympic flame. You can get in touch with us at any time - send an e-mail to yourpics@bbc.co.uk text 61124, UK only, and tweet us at @BBC2012 or visit our facebook page.
0607: The torch is travelling 126.85 miles today through 21 communities, starting at the Belfast Titanic Centre and finishing at the evening celebration in Portrush.
0612: Apologies for the lack of film footage at the moment, we're working on it. The relay is under way so we'll update you as soon as we can.
0616:Karen Marshall, 31, is first with the torch. She has had Crohn's disease for several years but has a full-time job working with disadvantaged youngsters and encouraging them to develop new skills. She also volunteers for charitable organisation React (Reconciliation Education and Community Training) and helps to raise money to rebuild her local church which was badly damaged by fire.
0621: The torch is heading from Belfast to Bangor this morning, and you can currently see some shots of the flame being driven to Holywood. How glamorous!
0625: Committed blood donor James Mckeown is next up on what looks like a dry morning in Belfast. He's jogging along at a nifty pace.
0626: James hands the flame on to Ryan Walsh, 19, a world champion kickboxer with ambitions to become a doctor. He is also a member of the South Armagh Youth Forum, is completing his Duke of Edinburgh award and helps out at youth projects, using relaxation methods to promote positive mental health among young people.
0633: Next up is Dave Wilson, 64, who has been a teacher for over 40 years, taking children on outdoor activity trips including expeditions to the Alps and Pyrenees and watersports holidays in the Mediterranean. He also runs marathons. Now recovered from prostate cancer, carrying the torch is, according to his nomination, "a just reward for Dave's outstanding commitment to those under his tutelage".
0639: Large crowds are greeting the torch in Holywood. Dave is doing a fair sprint as he waves to the crowds as he passes by.
0643: The flame is back in the van as it heads to Bangor for the next leg.
BBC correspondent Mark Simpson tweets: "A great sporting occasion. The Olympic torch goes through Rory McIlroy's home town, Holywood. Big crowd."
Clare Catney has tweeted this picture of Dave Wilson with the torch: "Olympic Torch in Holywood! Welcome to Norn Iron."
BBC producer Katie Townsend tweets: "Northern Ireland this morning is the land of dressing gowns. #bbctorchcam."
0702: : Victor Spence, 78, now has the torch. He works at a Benview Community Centre and helps out with a lot of DIY.
0704:The torch is now in the hands of Michael Quinn, 39, is a committed fundraiser for charities like Habitats for Humanity, which builds homes for people in poorer countries. He once travelled to Ethiopia to help build them himself.
0710:Cassie Munro, 16, participated in a project called One World, One Dream back in 2008, which explored the Olympic Games through dance, drama, music and art. Last year she became a Young Ambassador for London 2012, helping to promote the Olympics and Paralympics values and a healthy lifestyle, and is all smiles as she holds the flame aloft.
0723: David Sharkey keeps up a brisk trot as he bears the flame downhill before passing it to mother of three Sabrina McVeigh, 27, who helped set up a suicide prevention group in west Belfast after the death of a family member and also volunteers for the Barnardo's charity. According to the person who nominated her, Sabrina "is just outstanding and deserves some recognition".
0731: Coats are very much the order of the day but thankfully the weather is rain-free as Sabrina completes her leg and the torch returns to the van for the journey to Newtownards.
BBC correspondent Mark Simpson tweets: "First morning of Olympic torch in N Ireland & already a trend has started - lots of KEEP 'ER LIT banners and signs."
Jennifer Cochrane tweets: "First morning of Olympic torch in N Ireland & already a trend has started - lots of KEEP 'ER LIT banners and signs."
0741: The torch has arrived in Newtownards, where the first torchbearer is Stefan Maguire. A dog, eager to take a closer look, has to be pulled back by its owner to avoid tripping Stefan over as he begins his run.
0745: The next destination will be Comber and the crowds have already gathered. The BBC's Claire Savage says: "Great gathering in Comber - a few hundred but I imagine more to come."
0748:Peter Brittain, 19, now has the torch. He volunteers for a charity called FASA, which deals with suicide awareness and drug addiction.
0758: The torch has gone back in the van as it heads to Comber. "The excitement is building in Comber - at least a few thousand here now for the torch," reports the BBC's Claire Savage.
0802:In Comber, the torch is in the hands of Tom Wilson, who took up running in his fifties and has completed several marathons, including the London marathon. He was one of the founders of the Third World Run, an annual event in Belfast which raises money for various overseas charities, including Oxfam. Now 80, it is time, according to the family member who nominated him, for him "to have a little of the limelight".
0805:Dempsey Andrews can normally be found on the ice and won her first skating competition at the age of seven. Now 15, she has performed for Olympic ice dance gold medallists Torvill and Dean and has worked with some of the top names in the sport including coaches Maria Fillipov, Yuri Bureyko and Maria Brutskaya. Dempsey once appeared on Blue Peter, showing former presenter Zoe Salmon how to skate.
0811: The wind is getting up now and blowing the flame about as it is carried through the streets but Dempsey is given a huge round of applause by the sizeable crowd before passing the flame to Martin Mahood, 40. He competed for Northern Ireland at last year's Special Olympics in Athens, winning a silver medal in the 800 metres and a bronze in the shot. According to his nomination, he is "a perfect candidate to carry the torch and represent special needs".
0817: Apologies for the lack of picture at the moment. Here's a reminder of how you can get the most out of this site.
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0821: The BBC's Claire Savage has sent over this footage of Martin Mahood carrying the torch. She estimates about 3,000 people watched the torch being carried through Comber.
0823: The flame is briefly back in the van as it heads to Dundonald.
0830: Figure skater Kelsey Nolan, 15, is jogging happily and whooping with the torch. Her nomination say she has represented Northern Ireland in national and international skating competitions and she describes herself as "dedicated and dertermined". She hands on to Brooke Andrews, 14, a medal-winning dancer and ice skater who has helped care for her disabled brother.
0831:Next is Matthew Sykes, 39, who is more used to being on water than running, having been involved in the sport of canoe slalom for more than 20 years and competed for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. He is the only deaf paddler to do so at international level. Matthew also coaches deaf children, encouraging them to take up the sport.
0850: The torch goes to Tom Campbell, an art teacher of more than 30 years experience. The wind shields are out to protect the flame as it is lit. He is jogging up the Stormont Estate Driveway. His nomination states he helps his pupils "express themselves and mature through different mediums in art". He also organised a charity world food event.
0855: Plenty of crowds jogging along with Tom along the stunning tree-lined mile-long driveway - he has a fair way to go! The BBC's Claire Savage reports there are an estimated 4,000 people waiting at Stormont to see the torch.
0857:Geraldine McCann, 56, takes the torch with a huge smile as she jogs the rest of the way to Stormont. She has been a dedicated fundraiser for Cancer Research since losing both parents in the space of two years. She has taken part in various walks, the Belfast Marathon and the Great North Run and has so far raised more than £8,000, as well as looking after her husband after he was diagnosed with bowel cancer. According to her nomination, Geraldine is "a living example of what the Games stand for and lives the values of respect, excellence and friendship".
Here is a shot of Tom Campbell as he is about to run with the torch.
0902: Impressive shots of Stormont as the torch approaches. Rolling green lawns and of course the towering white building looming at the end of the tree-lined avenue. Crowds are waiting expectantly.
Watching the torchcam from Thailand, Suzanne Bartlett tweets: "It's really quite odd to be 'driving' from Comber to Dundonald from Bangkok. NI is so green!"
0911: Some of the crowds are heading back down the long drive from Stormont and there appear to be a few spots of rain. This doesn't seem to be dampening anyone's spirits though.
Lea Tomlinson writes on our Facebook page: "Good morning all Olympic Torch Relay addicts and #bbctorchcam, great to see it is in Ireland."
0924:The torch comes out of Stormont and is passed from John Mcalpine to Walter Carswell, 74, who performs voluntary work for Action on Hearing Loss, giving regular talks in colleges and other venues. According to his manager, Kathy McCann: "'Walter is a real gentleman and a great ambassador."
Amanda Wilson, who will have her turn with the flame in Glenariff this afternoon, tweets: "Carrying the Olympic torch today! Nervous!"
0925: The BBC's Andrea Rice says the crowds at Stormont are taking the opportunity to get pictures of torch bearers. One sign carried by a torch fan says "Go Olympic Grandad".
0930: The torch goes to car salesman, Des Hassan, 60, who has been involved with the Boys Brigade for more than 40 years. His nomination says he has "helped inspire hundreds of young people", including London 2012 rowing medal hopeful Alan Campbell. He has also been involved with the Milk Cup international youth soccer tournament which, according to his nomination, has "provided part of the learning experience for many of the top international soccer professionals we see on our television screens today".
This picture of Geraldine McCann outside Stormont was taken by DUP member Sammy Douglas.
0936: One onlooker, Karen from Belfast, told the BBC's Andrea Rice she felt "very emotional" as the torch made its way up the Stormont steps.
0943: The flame has gone back in the van as it heads to Belfast Zoo. Unfortunately we won't be able to bring you any coverage from there but torchcam will be back in action after that.
0947: John from Belfast tells the BBC's Andrea Rice today is a proud day for Northern Ireland and there was a great sense of coming together.
0954: The Police Service of Northern Ireland advise motorists that the torch run from Newtownabbey to Carrickfergus will be "at a speed of four mph".
0956: The torch van has arrived at Belfast Zoo, which recently welcomed a pair of giant anteaters called Pancho and Kara. The zoo has more than 1,000 animals and more than 150 different species. The security team are now all off the van and parking motorbikes in readiness.
1009: The road into Newtownabbey has large crowds on both sides as the van arrives with the torch, and Michael Rea is surrounded by cameras as he receives the flame.
1011:A big grin from Carolynn McCord, 39, who set up a cross-community cheerleading group, the Valley Wildcats, who were All Ireland champions in 2009. She hopes to one day lead a Northern Ireland team to the cheerleading world championships. Plenty of youngsters waving silver pom poms in the crowd. She said carrying the torch was " a very humbling experience".
1023:The torch passes to Padraic Farrell, 15, who has spina bifida and is a keen wheelchair basketball playe, who has represented Northern Ireland in tournaments at Stoke Mandeville. Having twice undergone surgery, he is an "inspiration" who has "smiled through the pain", according to his nomination.
1028:The torch is pased toJames Murray, 37, who has raised more than £6,500 for MacMillan Cancer Support and has been involved with a suicide awareness group since the death of a colleague in 2008. As the father of a double-amputee daughter, he also gives up time to support the Musgrave Hospital.
1037: Plenty of crowds out to see the torch in Newtonabbey. And plenty of overcoats and warm clothes too!
1039:Next with the torch on what is turning out to be a blustery day is Gary Courtney, 51. He travels to Uganda every three years with the Fields of Life team to help build homes and schools for children who have nothing. His example has rubbed off on his own children, one of whom has visited India with a leprosy mission and another who has been to Uganda to work with street children who have Aids. According to his nomination, carrying the torch is Gary's "moment to shine".
1042:The torch is passed on toFreddy Kinnersley, 41. He was nominated for travelling all over Northern Ireland, putting on sponsored exercise sessions and dance events for schoolchildren. He has helped hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity in the process. He also works with Belfast City Council on their Teenage Kicks project which tries to come up with innovative ways to encourage young people to exercise on a regular basis.
1045:The next torchbearer is Sam Pollock, 63, who spent about 40 years working in the criminal justice system, mostly in Northern Ireland, but also in Scotland and Wales, providing social care for prisoners. "As a recreational runner, Sam will appreciate the buzz that will come from getting to hold the torch and in being associated with this worldwide event," his nomination states.
Stacey Merrygold tweets a picture of her father with a torchbearer: "My daddy with the Olympic torch this morning!! He's mad!!"
1052: Remember this morning the flame went to Belfast Zoo... well here is a picture of torchbearer Michael Rea meeting a sea lion.
1051:Gareth Young, 20, who works with Voice of Young People in Care, is now striding out with the torch. He has drawn on his own experiences to help give a better understanding of the problems faced by youngsters growing up in care.
1057:The torch is passed to Bethany-Kate Bayliss, 13, an aspiring actress and singer who has appeared in productions like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Oklahoma and The King and I. Her idols include Liam Nesson and Katherine Jenkins and she also has an ambition to become an ambassador for arts and music in Northern Ireland in the future.
1103:Next up in bright orange trainers is Darren McKinlay, 40, a youth and community worker. He manages several projects to help children diagnosed with cancer. He met US President Barack Obama while attending a community leadership project in the United States, and has also run the London and Belfast marathons.
1103: Crowds are gathering at Carrickfergus Castle ahead of the torch's arrival.
The BBC's Ciara Riddell says: "Freezing cold in Carrickfergus but crowds very excited awaiting torch arrival."
1110: The torch passes to Leigha Coade, 16, who has cystic fibrosis and deserves, according to her mother, "to have a little light shone upon her" and a chance to "play a small role in making 2012 Olympic history".
She starts off with enthusiasm and a huge smile on her face.
1114: The BBC's Mark Simpson says: "Great to see the Olympic torch passing so many "KEEP 'ER LIT" signs across NI. Plus some Jubilee fancy dress."
As the flame passed into Carrickfergus, Shane McKee tweeted a picture.
But others missed their moment to see it because they were in bed. Matthew Corlett tweets: "Beaut wee lie in! Bit gutted about missing the olympic torch being carried through town back home though!"
1120: Nicola Blythe, 39, now has the torch. She works as a volunteer coordinator for Belfast Lough Sailability, which offers the chance to experience sailing to adults and children with disabilities.
According to her nomination, Nicola, who herself has to use a wheelchair some of the time, keeps a special eye out for those who could "fulfil a dream to participate in the Paralympics".
1123: A trend emerging in Northern Ireland is for spectators to urge torchbearers to "keep the flame lit" ... as these girls demonstrate.
1125: Tina Arean tweets: "A man just cycled past holding up a lit lighter. Ah good old NI craic!"
1126: Nicola takes the last few steps outside of her wheelchair in order to pass the flame to Emily Alexander.
1129: As crowds wait for the flame at Carrickfergus Castle, a brass bands entertains them.
1132: Emily shakes hands withMaria Mohan, 43, and passes on the flame. She teaches Irish dancing to boys and girls from all communities and from both sides of the border. According to her nomination, she has a "natural talent for enthusing and supporting young people".
1137:Next up is Kate Irvine, 60, a PE teacher who has also, for the past 30 years, done volunteer work for the Irish Children's Fund, a programme designed to unite children from deprived families in north Belfast.
1138: There are huge crowds out now in Carrickfergus where the torch is due to be take to the Castle.
1140: Earlier Lisa Hickson was shown what to do with the torch... and now she has the flame for real at Carrickfergus Castle.
She poses for pictures outside the Norman castle, before parading up and down for crowds to see.
1146: Lisa had her picture taken with Carrick Mayor Jim McClurg before gently strolling away from the Castle along the coast.
Hundreds of people are lining the streets to greet her and the flame, even blocking the road as she passes it onto torchbearer Dylan Hull.
1151: Dylan passes the flame to Marc Mulholland who as a youngster played basketball for Northern Ireland, but at the age of 21 was diagnosed with a heart disorder.
As a result, he had to switch his attention to coaching the sport in schools and at his local club. Standing 6ft 5ins, he is ideally suited to playing the game and now, following heart surgery, he has been able to do so again after a seven-year gap.
1154: Marc has done his stint and passes on the flame toBernadine McDonald, 53. She is a teacher at a boys' secondary school who has taken a number of them to Thailand and India to work with orphans and street children.
She also organises an annual Christmas Dinner for more than 500 pensioners and enlists pupils to act as volunteer servers. Her nomination describes her as "a radiant light in the west of our city".
1159: Next up - a mountaineer. Among his list of achievements, Nigel Hart has conquered Everest. A university lecturer and community GP, he also gives lectures on the benefits of participation and thereby overcoming personal reluctance or a fear of the unknown.
Peter Thompson sums up the flame's trip to Carrickfergus. He tweets: "Olympic torch #emotional #carrickfergus"
The flame is put in a lantern and the vehicles are heading to Glynn, a village in the Larne Borough Council area of County Antrim.
1220: The BBC's Ciara Riddell adds: "It really is icy cold in Carrickfergus, such a difference to the previous week, but it didn't put anyone off, they lined the streets - there were thousands of people. It's really captured people's attention, there's a lot of excitement about it."
1222: The torch is taken up again in Glynn by John Condie, 58. He had a motorbike accident aged 18 which severed the nerves in his neck and he had to have one arm amputated. Despite that, he is a keen golfer and last year won four trophies at the World Championship in Antrim. He is the only member of Antrim Golf Club to have held the roles of captain and president.
1224: According to the nomination for Alison Mcclean, "when others stop caring, she starts". She is now walking with the torch with the help of a walking stick, having undergone a number of knee operations which means she has difficulty covering long distances. She was nominated for raising funds for a cause in Africa.
1232: The flame is now heading to Larne in the torch van, winding its way through tree-lined roads.
1235:Aubrey Bingham, now has the torch attached to his wheelchair. He has been involved in disability sports, especially basketball, since being injured in a road accident more than 20 years ago. He says he wants to inspire young disabled people to take part in sport "for all the health, social and life experience they will get from it".
1244: And he's back! John Condie has another turn of carrying the torch and he heads off with a broad grin.
1251:Trevor Ringland, 52, is jogging at a brisk trot with the torch. He won 31 caps for Ireland, scoring nine tries, and was a member of their squad at the inaugural Rugby World Cup. He also played for the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand in 1983. He became a member of the new Northern Ireland Policing Board in 2006 and three years later became an MBE. He has also served on the country's Sports Council and Broadcasting Council.
1311:The torch has arrived at the coastline in Drains Bay - plenty of people are out to greet it. Simon Clarke has the torch. He was nominated for helping supervise the training of the Alliance Swimming Club.
1313: The River Thames is not the only place with boats - two four-man crews row across the bay and a ferry chugs serenely along the horizon as Simon Clarke, 21, completes the final leg before the relay takes a break for lunch.
1345: Don't forget you can get in touch with us - we want to hear from you if you are out on the route, watching from home, at a Jubilee event and following on your phone or enjoying the coverage from overseas.
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1346: The BBC's Ciara Riddell says torchbearers are waiting at Carnfunnock Park to be taken in convoy to Ballygally.
1359: If you're wondering what Carnfunnock Park has to offer over lunch for the convoy team, there are mixed woodlands, gardens, trampolines, an adventure playground and a nine-hole golf course. Wonder if anyone dared take the torch on a trampoline?
1414: Next stop for the torch is Ballygally, famous for its soft, sandy beaches and 17th century castle. Built in 1625, the castle is said to be haunted by a friendly ghost so will our torchbearers feel any extra spine-tingling moments when they pass through the village?
1421: Kisses, castles, sealions and Stormont are just a few of the outstanding images from the torch relay through Northern Ireland today and you can see them in our updated photo gallery.
1425: Unfortunately we are unable to bring you pictures at the moment. This is because the media vehicle has had to take a different route to the torchbearers because of a low bridge on the route. The team have been trying to use a portable camera to show you the relay but have been unable to stream pictures from it at the moment. We will keep you posted with any updates but the live text will continue. So if you are on the route we would love your photos.
1426: So far the torchbearers have included swimmer Kirstie Turner, 16. She was nominated for volunteering for the UK Sports Leaders Award and has become a Young Ambassador for her school. Hockey player Natalie Barr, 18, has also just run with the torch. Her nomination says she has captained teams for Ireland and also captained Ulster to gold at the UK School Games. During this time her sister Charlene, 20, died after battling cystic fibrosis. Charlene had launched a fundraising project for clean water for a Ugandan school, raising £120,000. Natalie's nomination adds she is running today "on behalf of her sister".
1431: Roberta Hill is out this afternoon watching the relay, as she tells us on our BBC London 2012 Facebook page: "Looking forward to watching the Olympic torch relay on a windy coast road with my 83-year-old Dad, three-year-old grandson Jack & seven-month-old Charlie with their Mum & Dad Julie & Paul. Son Stuart & family just back from holiday in France will watch it near Dublin. Enjoy kids - Pierce, Ella & Ruby - A once in a lifetime experience, not forgetting their Mum Ursula. Love Granny Roberta x
George Murphy is not solely concentrating on the torch relay: "One eye on the torch relay in NI, one eye on the River Thames, what a wonderful day for Britain. So proud."
For your viewing pleasure, some extra images from the today's torch relay around Belfast.
1442: The BBC's Ciara Riddell is in Carnlough where she says crowds are already lining Main Street, with loud music playing and barbecues are on as people make a day of it.
1446: Carnlough is the next stop on the relay. During this #bbctorchcam hiatus the Olympic torch relay has also passed through the village of Glenarm. The settlement dates back to Norman times and there's another castle there too and has been since 1636.
1455: On Radio Ulster tonight between 18:30 BST and 19:00 BST, you will be able to listen to presenters Rigsy and Nikki Gregg broadcasting live from the East Strand in Portrush at the town's celebrations to welcome the Olympic torch as it arrives, as part of its journey across the UK.
1503: BBC NI weather presenter Cecelia Daly warns: "Heading to the north coast to catch a glimpse of the Olympic torch? Take long sleeves, it's chilly but it is dry!"
1506: Just to remind you that unfortunately we are unable to bring you our continuous video coverage of the torch relay at the moment. This is because the media vehicle was unable to take the same route as the torchbearers because of a low bridge. A portable camera which was hoped to be used as a replacement has been unable to stream the pictures.
1508:Dianne Mcmillan, 39, has also carried the torch. She was nominated for her swimming - she began with Larne Swimming Club aged four but had to have the lower part of one leg amputated because of a congenital abnormality. She went on to swim at national level, representing Great Britain, and has won gold, silver and bronze Paralympic and World Championship medals.
1526: The torch relay has now left Carnlough and is making its way to Glenariff. Appropriately enough on this Jubilee weekend, the stunning countryside of Glenariff is known as the "Queen of the Glens" and as well as lush, green valleys and moorland the area also boasts three waterfalls.
Our torch relay producer Katie Townsend, currently travelling on the back of a recycling truck in the convoy, sent us this picture from the route:
1532: Adam Wilkinson, out watching the relay in Carnlough, has sent us this picture of torchbearer Ciaran Kinney enjoying his big moment:
1542: Big torch moment for Sarah Fitchet on Twitter: "I touched it! #OlympicTorch"
1547: Next stop for the Olympic torch relay is Cushendall, a village built on the spot where the river Dall flows into Cushendall Bay with the Lurig and Tievebulliagh mountains on one side and the sea of Moyle on the other. The torch relay crew are having a cup of tea at the boat club before torchbearer Leon Mccarron gets the relay up-and-running again.
1548: Sophie Lynn, 14, has also taken the torch this afternoon. She has a progressive neurological disorder and uses a wheelchair. Sophie recently recieved a certificate at a special school assembly recognising "an outstanding pupil who makes a great contribution to school life and is a role model for other pupils". She was nominated for her fundraising, having raised thousands for charity.
1604: Hoping to get pictures back very soon as the relay prepares to set off through Cushendall. The media vehicle has rejoined the main convoy and is transmitting but the 3G signal is down at the moment.
Amanda Wilson was one of the torchbearers in Glenariff and she has got straight on Twitter to say: "Just carried the torch through Glenariff! So much fun! :) #bbctorchcam #followthetorch."
1609: Ryan Wilson - we're guessing he is a relation of Amanda - has posted this picture of her with torch in hand on Twitter:
1611: So, the flame is on the move again with Leon Mccarron, the first torchbearer. Leon cycled more than 14,000 miles from New York to Hong Kong raising money for children's charity Unicef. Since returning home he's now encouraging youngsters to take up cycling.
1624: The torchbearers in Cushendall included Daniel Black, 22, who was born with spina bifida but now plays wheelchair basketball and volunteers as a football coach for children and adults with disabilities.
We have received this photo from Emma Jayne Mannion of him with the torch:
1644: WE HAVE PICTURES!!!!
1645: Next stop for the torch is Ballycastle, which describes itself on its website as a "small, rural seaside town". Ballycastle is home to the Ould Lammas Fair, famous for its Yellowman and Dulse treats. For the uninitiated that's chewy honeycomb and seaweed. And if you can tell us what that combination tastes like please send us a tweet to @bbc2012.
1646: Delighted to tell you that we can now see the relay. You may need to give your page a quick refresh and then click on the play button to see the video working.
1647: Time to put the hurler down and pick up the torch for our next bearer Jon Devlin. He's gone off like a rocket but has been reined in by the torch security team. The 12-year-old hurling enthusiast is also a budding scientist it seems as in a local school project he made a composter for food waste. The question is, will he recycle his torch?
1650: The Sunday afternoon crowds are loud and enthusiastic in Ballycastle. There's constant cheering along the route as Paul Gray takes his turn with the torch up what looks like a bit of an incline.
1654: A nice, steady trot from William Chambers as he carries the torch. Boom! From out of nowhere a deep voice announces: "So many hundreds of people have been waiting here and looking terrific is the Olympic torch. It looks great to see it here today in Ballycastle." We presume that was a local MC on stage rather than a voice from above.
1658: Badminton, rugby, athletics is there any sport Kevin Bartlett hasn't competed in? How about torchbearing? Well, he now cracks that too as he takes up the Olympic flame. Kevin has also been involved in raising awareness of the Gay Games and won athletics medals when the event was held in Vancouver. In his working life, Kevin helps people with disabilities find employment.
1700: Short but sweet with the livestream there, we're afraid. The 3G signal is somewhat patchy in this coastal area.
1704: Andy Orr on Twitter has this update for us on the yellowman and dulse - aka honeycomb and seaweed- culinary combination: "Dulse & yellowman trifle was made famous in Ballycastle in 2007 by @Phillchef . Awesome!!"
1708: Just to let you know that the torch is now on its way to Dervock. My colleague Ian Westbrook is conjuring an Olympian tale from the village as I - Sarah Holt by the way! - type. Hello all, thanks for staying with us.
Emma Dooey finds herself inadvertently lured in by the torch as she reports on Twitter: "Haha ended up following behind the #olympictorch by accident :S didn't realise it was in ballycastle."
1719: One of the most famous residents of our next stop Dervock was Kennedy Kane McArthur. The six-foot tall pipe-smoking runner emigrated to South Africa in 1901 when aged 20 and at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, won gold for his adopted country in the marathon.
McArthur, who reportedly enjoyed eating chips for breakfast, got to enjoy running when he was a postman in Dervock, where he was born and grew up, but his career was cut short the year after his Olympic glory after he injured his foot in an accident. He retired with a record of six victories from six marathons.
Dervock will stage a festival of running on 21 July named after McArthur to mark the centenary of the winning of his gold medal.
1721: News just in, the torch relay is running about 15 minutes ahead of schedule so we are about to get under way in Dervock. The torchbearers here will be Gareth Mcgee and Adrian MceIvanna.
1731: The last stop on the relay today is Portrush, from where Jonny Warnock has tweeted us this picture:
You will be able to follow some of Monday's torch relay live on BBC Radio Foyle with Eve Blair from 13:00 BST while there will be coverage on the BBC Red Button between 14:00 BST and 19:00 BST as well as on this website as usual.
1733: The BBC's Sarah Travers is in Portrush where the evening's celebrations have begun. A total of 10,000 people have turned up and crowds have been waiting since early this afternoon. General Fiasco and the X Factor's Janet Devlin are due to perform later on.
1737: Will the torch bearers have time for a tipple at its next destination Bushmills? The distillery here has been producing 'uisce beatha', the gaelic for 'water of life', or whiskey since 1608.
1747: Niall Finnegan - our first torchbearer in Bushmills - has been nominated to carry the torch by his Dad. Niall plays hurling and football despite living with less than 30% of his kidney function and he may need a donor transplant later this year. He will pass the flame on to Michael Henry, 46, who has run around 5,000 miles for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and is planning to trek his way round seven half marathons this year.
1758: Just a reminder for those of you who may be just joining us that we are unable to bring you pictures at the moment as the 3G signal is down. We are using 3G to broadcast the continuous video of the relay as explained in this blog.
1800: The BBC's Sarah Travers says Twist and Pulse from Britain's Got Talent are currently entertaining the crowd in Portrush. There is a great family atmosphere and lots of sunshine for the torch which is expected in just over 15 minutes.
1806: The next stop for the Olympic flame is Portrush peninsula. Golf plays a major part in the life of Portrush. Current world number two Rory McIlroy set the course record on the town's links course when he hit an 11-under-par round of 61 as a 16-year-old in 2005.
The Royal Portrush course staged its solitary Open Championship in 1951, while the town is home to golfers Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell, who was also born there.
1811: The pictures are back again - refresh your page and click play button.
1812: Michael Cole is the first torchbearer to carry the torch through Portrush but will the 58-year-old be wearing a black belt with his white relay suit? Michael has been teaching karate since 1974 and last year he organised events to raise more than £1500 for the Japanese tsunami appeal.
1816: The crowds are squeezing onto the road as the torch is carried through Portrush, so much so that people who have had to stop their cars along the route are leaning out of their windows taking pictures. Well, they may as well make the most of it.
By the way, we can confirm that there's no sign of Michael wearing a black belt. Maybe he could wear his torch suit during his next karate class instead?
1818: Here is a picture from much earlier this afternoon, taken by Owen Williamson of "My wee cousin and Olympic torchbearer Kirstie Turner with the torch!"
1820: The torch is being carried past Royal Portrush Golf Club where the Irish Open will take place this summer.
1827: The flame is also being carried through Portrush by army medic Kylie Watson. The 25-year-old from Ballymena won the Military Cross for twice risking her life under heavy fire to treat two soldiers in Afghanistan. Kylie is only the fourth woman to receive the honour which is awarded in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land.
1831: The livestream is proving patchy again folks. In its one moment of clarity, we did spy a nice do-si-do between torchbearers Stewart Duguid and Kylie Watson. The pair linked arms for a spot of dancing before the torch "kiss."
1836: Maggie M from Belfast took this picture of the torch being carried through Portrush by Michael Cole:
1841:The remaining torchbearers in Portrush include Brendan Duddy who ran every day until he had a major stroke in May 2010. At the time he was told he would never regain his mobility but the 75-year-old has worked hard to learn to walk again. Brendan will then hand the torch on to young whippersnappers Michael Finnegan and James McKee.
1844: Portrush local Louise Lyons is the last to carry the torch on day 16. The 17-year-old coaches at a local soccer school and hopes to go on to play for Northern Ireland women's team, as well as completing the Belfast marathon.
1845: That's it for the day - the torch is on the beach and the cauldron is being lit. Apologies for the large amount of time we have been without pictures - it was because of factors beyond our control, a low bridge on the route and the 3G signal not working in many places.
We hope for better luck on Monday when the relay gets under way at the famous Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge at shortly after 10am. Your text commentators then will be Chris Jeavans and Ian Hughes.
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