More than 1,300 volunteers have signed up to support the delivery of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast this week.

The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.

In a statement, Cricket's family says he spent his last few days surrounded by love, laughter and songs.

More than 200 events are planned, alongside competitions, concerts and street performances.

The Labour politician grew up in Greenisland outside Belfast before moving to Manchester for university.