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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Maritime Belfast backs Community Impact Award at Blackboard Awards

MARITIME Belfast is proudly supporting the Community Impact Award at next year’s Blackboard Awards, recognising the outstanding contribution made by education professionals to schools, families and communities across Belfast.

REVEALED: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE UDR’S JAMES BOND HANDGUN

OVER three thousand personal issue weapons issued to the UDR in 1974 were sold on to the private market by the British army in the late-80s and early-90s in a move described by a renowned arms expert as “really unusual”.

Tourism on the edge – and it starts in West Belfast

A LEADING West Belfast leader has co-published a new book focusing on the changing fast-moving world of tourism.

Tickets announced for Belfast’s Christmas lights switch-on

BELFAST will light up for Christmas at the annual lights switch-on at City Hall on Saturday, November 14.

Parades Commission reject Apprentice Boys parade through Lower Ormeau Road

AN application for an Apprentice Boys parade through the lower Ormeau Road has been rejected by the Parades Commission.

'Mummy's kindness and beauty will never be forgotten'

THE daughter of a West Belfast woman says she will be remembered for her "beauty, her love and kindness".

Phoenix bringing the energy to this year's Aisling Awards

WITH the shortlist revealed this week for this year's Aisling Award nominees, Phoenix Energy is once again delighted to support the awards.

24-year-old arrested over attempted murder of Sean O’Reilly after CCTV appeal

A MAN has been arrested by detectives investigating the attempted murder of a man in West Belfast in 2025.

Judge dismisses legal challenge over banned Drumcree march

A JUDGE has dismissed a legal challenge against a decision made by the Secretary of State to ban an Orange Order march down the Garvaghy Road.

Calls for road safety action on speeding on Whiterock Road

RESIDENTS and local representatives have raised concerns over speeding on the Whiterock Road with calls for traffic-calming measures to protect children, young people and local residents.

Training and Employment Bursary launched in memory of Kevin Mulgrew

A TRAINING and Employment Bursary has been launched in memory of late republican Kevin Mulgrew.

Over £1,000 of tobacco stolen in Springfield Road robbery

POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of an armed robbery at a shop on the Springfield Road in the early hours of this morning.

St Matthias’ set for new chapter as community pushes ahead with restoration plans

ONE of West Belfast’s most distinctive historic landmarks could be given a new lease of life, as work continues to secure a future for St Matthias’ iconic 'wee tin church' on the Glen Road.

Máire Drumm's children remember their mother ahead of the 50th anniversary of her murder

THE family of leading Irish republican Máire Drumm says their mother's legacy lives on ahead of her 50th anniversary.

Historic Fort Bar added to Heritage at Risk Register following concerns over building condition

THE former Fort Bar on Springfield Road has been added to the Heritage at Risk NI Register following concerns over the condition and future of the historic building.

Soccer: Cliftonville boss Magilton hopes his side can take improve ahead of Glens visit this evening

SOCCER: Shevlin strike condemns Reds to fifth straight defeat

Gaelic Games: JHC - Paddies are crowned Junior champions after Belfast derby win over Lamh's

Gaelic Games: 13-man Ardoyne come unstuck by Ballymena in final clash

PLATING UP: Prawn and asparagus parmesan risotto

HEALTHWISE: It’s that colds and flu time of year yet again

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: My return to the Biggest Show in the Country was never going to end well

ANDRÉE MURPHY: Micheál Martin out of step with the Garvaghy unity of purpose

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