As part of their cultural programme in St. Mary's, the International Students will be making a visit to the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Hartley on November 26th . Councillor Hartley is a member of Sinn Féin and was elected Lord Mayor in June 2008. He represents the Lower Falls area where the College is situated. This year will mark his 16th year as a member of Belfast City Council (having been elected in 1993 and served on Council ever since).