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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Joy and relief as pupils celebrate A-Level results

PUPILS across Belfast have been celebrating their success after receiving their A Level results this on Thursday morning.

Doctor speaks about sister’s killing by IDF in Gaza

A DAY of events and solidarity with Palestine as part of Féile an Phobail has been hailed a huge success by organisers.

Fleadh pop-up bars: what happens next?

FOR a week, Belfast was transformed with a number of pop-up bars and other spaces to accommodate the influx of visitors to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

Shankill Road flute band praise Fleadh after 'thunderous' City Hall reception

A FLUTE band from the Shankill Road have praised the organisers of the Fleadh after they received a "thunderous" reception after performing outside Belfast City Hall.

Infrastructure Minister to bring forward Belfast pedestrianisation proposals following Fleadh success

INFRASTRUCTURE Minister Liz Kimmins says she proposals for pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre will be brought forward in the "next few weeks".

Maddens Bar owner hails the Fleadh as a 'huge success'

THE owner of Maddens Bar in Belfast has hailed the Fleadh a "huge success" and something he will be "immensely proud" in the days ahead to have played a part.

Féile hailed as 'biggest ever' with record attendances

THIS year's Féile an Phobail has been hailed as the "biggest ever" by organisers with record attendances across all events.

Footfall cameras record 1.6 million people in Belfast over week of Fleadh

MORE than 1.6 million people were counted on Belfast city centre ‘footfall cameras’ over the week of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

Ortus 'in process of purchasing' former fire & rescue training centre on Boucher Road

WEST Belfast based The Ortus Group have confirmed they are in talks to purchase a former NIFRS training facility in South Belfast.

Fra pens book about his kidnapping on the high seas by Israeli forces

A NORTH Belfast man who was detained and deported whilst on board the Global Sumud Flotilla earlier this year has released a first-hand account of his experiences in a new book.

Man arrested after car hits police officer on Whiterock Road

A MAN has been arrested after a car made off from police in the Whiterock Road area of West Belfast shortly after 12.15am this morning.

Competitions underway on a packed Saturday at the Fleadh

A BUSY weekend of events is underway as Belfast hosts the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann competitions this weekend, with 5,000 musicians and dancers from 22 countries taking part.

Aidan's 2,200-mile cycle around Ireland to celebrate historic links with Essex

A WEST Belfast man now living in England is cycling a 2,200-mile journey around Ireland to celebrate the historic links between Ireland and Essex.

FÉILE 26: Poc Fada, Colour Fun and Billie Gillies at Dance Night on penultimate day on Saturday

IT is the penultimate day of Féile an Phobail 2026 but it promises to be another huge day of events for all the family to get involved in.

Commemoration held at Milltown in honour of Spanish Civil War Brigadista Jim Stranney

A COMMEMORATION event has took place and a new headstone erected for a Short Strand man Jim Stranney who fought and died in the Spanish Civil War.

Foireann ag Laochra Loch Lao sa Chorn Domhanda Frithchiníochais

Gaelic Games: St John's thrash local rivals St Paul's in quarter-final clash

MATCHDAY LIVE: Moneyglass lead Tír na nÓg in relegation play-off as final ten minutes unfold

BREAKING: Antrim announce McShane as new Antrim senior hurling manager

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Hillsborough parade a right royal poser

JUDE COLLINS: Time to shame Martin and Harris into action

TRÓCAIRE: Belfast donations have changed lives in Zimbabwe with UK government support

ANDRÉE MURPHY: The gods of fair play were AWOL on Sunday in Croker

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