Alderman Ruth Patterson also served as Deputy Lord Mayor , 2011 -- 12 , while Mairtin O'Muilleoir is serving as Lord Mayor for 2013 - 14 .
In May 2011 , Councillors Tom Ekin , Ruth Patterson and Bob Stoker were appointed as Aldermen by Belfast City Council .
Ruth Patterson Ruth Patterson also served as Deputy Lord Mayor , 2011 -- 12 , while Mairtin O'Muilleoir is serving as Lord Mayor for 2013 - 14 .
In May 2011 , Councillors Tom Ekin , Ruth Patterson and Bob Stoker were appointed as Aldermen by Belfast City Council .