Teaching strikes ended today at noon but the timing proved impossible for students to make their way to class

Teacher strikes finished today at noon – but the later starting time proved getting to school was too difficult for many pupils.

Here are some images from picket lines.

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Staff at St Malachy’s In Belfast on Strike on Wednesday as Most schools in Northern Ireland are expected to be closed until midday on Wednesday due to a strike. Photo: pacemaker

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Striking teachers Photo: freelance

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St Dominics teaching staff on the picket line in west Belfast on Wednesday as Most schools in Northern Ireland are expected to be closed until midday on Wednesday due to a strike. Photo: pacemaker

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Teachers from five unions are taking part in the half-day industrial action, mainly due to a long-running dispute over pay. There will be further disruption on Friday as school support staff stage a 24-hour strike. Photo: pacemaker

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