In pictures: Ulster Pipe Band Championships

Thousands of spectators travelled to Bangor to attend the annual Ulster Pipe Band Championships. This event represents one of the primary fixtures in the piping calendar of Northern Ireland. The competition saw a massive turnout of people who flocked to the location to witness the performances of the various pipe bands. The gathering highlighted the scale and popularity of this traditional musical competition within the region, drawing significant crowds to the coastal town for the festivities.