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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Thousands attend anti-racism rally in Belfast city centre

THOUSANDS of people attended an anti-racism protest in Belfast city centre on Saturday afternoon.

Jurassic fun and entertainment at the Half Moon Lake

OVER 800 local children, young people and families gathered at Half Moon Lake on Saturday for a hugely successful Jurassic Park-themed community event that brought together residents from across the area for an afternoon of fun, entertainment and community spirit.

Falls rally hears 'racism is the other face of sectarianism'

SCENES in Belfast this week have been compared to the August 1969 pogrom of the Lower Falls.

During this week's racist attacks Glór na Móna became a sanctuary for ethnic minorities

WEST Belfast Irish language organisation Glór na Móna became a sanctuary for ethnic minorities following intimidation and threats this week.

Ministers visit Mater Hospital to show solidarity with healthcare workers

FIRST Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited the Mater Hospital in North Belfast to show solidarity with healthcare workers following recent reports of threats, intimidation and racist attacks against staff.

Anti-racism rally to take place on Saturday in Belfast city centre

AN anti-racism rally will be held in Belfast city centre on Saturday in the wake of racist violence in the city this week.

North Belfast artist opens new immersive exhibition exploring the lives of young people

A NEW immersive exhibition from a North Belfast man explores the lives of young people will open this weekend.

What's in a name? A lot, according to Fr Magill

WEST Belfast priest Fr Martin Magill is to give a talk on Friday evening based on street names in the four corners of the city.

Terminally-ill Ardoyne man hits out at anti-social behaviour after bins set on fire

A terminally-ill Ardoyne man has spoken out after anti-social behaviour in his street after bins were set on fire.

Translink confirm bus and rail services stopping early this evening again

TRANSLINK has confirmed there will be no Metro, Ulsterbus or Glider services out of Belfast after 5.30pm on Thursday evening.

Belfast community sector comes together as one in defiant act of solidarity with ethnic minorities

THE community sector in West Belfast and beyond came together in a defiant act of solidarity with ethnic minority families across the city subject to intimidation from racist thugs this week.

Ardoyne community rallies around ethnic minority families after threats

THE community in Ardoyne rallied around ethnic minority families on Wednesday after they were threatened by masked men and told them to leave the area.

'If this is you, we are asking you to come forward' - PSNI release images of men taken during violent disorder

Police have released images of two males, which were taken during violent disorder in Belfast on Tuesday.

16 arrests and 12 PSNI officers injured after disorder in North Belfast

TWELVE police officers were injured and 16 arrests were made following disorder in North Belfast on Wednesday night.

First hearing of public inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane gets underway

THE first hearing of the public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has got underway in Belfast on Wednesday.

Soccer: Reds enjoy back-to-back wins after victory at Ports

Gaelic Games: Lámh Dhearg host Senior Awards night at Beechlawns

CELTIC STORIES: German pints and derby drama in what may be a season-defining week for the Hoops

Soccer: Cliftonville earn huge win over title chasing Linfield

Trócaire condemns acts of war in the Middle East

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: DUP: Why the hell didn’t the Chucks come with us?

SQUINTER: I'm back in Dougie’s good books

DÚLRA: Five-star peregrines look down on us from above

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