Four sets of twins arrive at the Ulster Hospital as the maternity unit celebrates the 75th anniversary of the NHS

The first set of twins were two boys, born at 12:02am. Mum Danielle Kelly said "I might be biased, but my boys have been absolutely brilliant and so have the staff!"

They were quickly followed at 11.27am by Baby Boy Morrison and Baby Girl Morrison, (first names to be decided). Thrilled mum, Charlene Morrison stated: "The staff were absolutely amazing. They were all just brilliant!"

A short time later, babies Freya and Hallie Garvey entered the world at 13:14pm. Mum Sherlyen Garvey added: "I am beyond delighted at the birth of my beautiful baby girls.”

At 22:19 pm baby Finley Campbell came into the world, quickly followed at 22:21 pm by his little twin baby brother, Malachy Campbell.Mum Ellen Campbell said: "We are so emotional at the birth of our beautiful baby boys. It's just been brilliant, every single part of it."

Dad James Campbell added: "I am just so proud."