Conor McParland

Conor McParland joined Belfast Media in the summer of 2014 working as a freelance journalist at the sportsdesk and later the Andersonstown News as a reporter. Since May 2016, he works as a news journalist for the North Belfast News and contributes weekly to both the Andersonstown News and South Belfast News.

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Lyons says he couldn't magic £300 million-plus for Casement in time for Euro 2028

COMMUNITIES Minister Gordon Lyons says his skills and abilities do not extend to "magicking 300-plus million pounds out of nowhere" to fund the redevelopment of Casement Park.

Translink investigating after Coláiste Feirste pupils prevented from boarding bus

TRANSLINK say they are investigating a claim that one of its drivers prevented three pupils from Coláiste Feirste from boarding a bus to school.

North Belfast pupils are aspiring young farmers

FOUR teenagers from a North Belfast school are competing against thirty-eight other school teams for the chance to win Angus calves to rear as young farmers.

New campaign launched to raise awareness of domestic abuse

A NEW campaign has been launched to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Santa to arrive at Kennedy Centre on November 14

GET ready for a magical evening as Santa and his elves make their grand arrival at the Kennedy Centre on Friday, November 14.

81k investment good news for Cave Hill Country Park walkers

VISITORS to Cave Hill Country Park will soon benefit from a safer, more accessible route thanks to an £81,000 investment in new pedestrian paths, secured by SDLP Councillor Carl Whyte.

Holy Trinity pupils receive vital lesson on the importance of democracy

PUPILS at Holy Trinity Primary School received a lesson in democracy and politics from West Belfast MP Paul Maskey.

Le Grá: Coffee Hub brings fresh buzz to Gaeltacht Quarter

SPÓRTLANN na hÉireann on the Falls Road has a fresh buzz this autumn following the arrival of a new Irish language-run coffee hub.

Agriculture Minister visits Colin Glen Forest Park

AGRICULTURE Minister Andrew Muir has visited Colin Glen Forest Park in the West of the city.

Council agrees to bring report on re-naming street signs after disgraced royal

A REPORT on re-naming streets is to be brought before a Belfast City Council after a councillor raised concerns over streets named after disgraced royal Prince Andrew.

New community space in Riverdale will be a boost for residents and wildlife

A NEW community garden and hub has been officially opened in what was once a disused derelict piece of land in the heart of Andersonstown.

Belfast City Cemetery visitor centre closed due to no 'operating partner'

A NEW visitor Centre at Belfast City Cemetery is closed because there is no contractor to operate it.

Actor John Connors 'buzzing' to finally bring debut play to the Roddy's

AN award-winning Dublin actor and writer says he is "buzzing" to bring his hit play to West Belfast next week for the first time.

Museum conservation experts restoring iconic mural of Bobby Sands funeral

AN iconic West Belfast mural is being restored by conservation experts two years after it was removed to prevent further damage.

SAG Credit Union goes for Gold with St Oliver Plunkett Football Club

SAG Credit Union is proud to announce its Gold Sponsorship of St Oliver Plunkett Football Club’s senior squad for the upcoming season, reinforcing its commitment to supporting grassroots sports.

Belfast gets the crumbs off the table with Euro 2028 draw

Gaelic Games: St Gall's set up All-Belfast final after victory over Creggan

Soccer: Depleted Cliftonville welcome Swifts to Solitude

Soccer: Joe 'the goal' breaks 300 goals as Reds advance to last eight

Community Gardening: Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is here, time to get planting

PLATING UP: A chilli lime and coriander seasoned Basa fillet on a bed of baby beets

EYE ON THE PAST: November 1984 – Direct Rule plan for Belfast

Police treat UVF graffiti at Alliance office as a 'hate crime'

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