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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St Clare’s PS feature in festive TV performance

A SPECIAL festive performance by St Clare’s Primary School Choir will be aired on BBC Newsline tonight.

Kneecap team up with Bohs for new away jersey

IRISH language rap group Kneecap will feature on the shirt of Dublin football club Bohemian FC in a move designed to raise funds to build a community music studio in the occupied West Bank.

Blessed Trinity College through to final of ABP Angus Youth Challenge

BLESSED Trinity College in North Belfast is through to the final stage of the ABP Angus Youth Challenge.

Advice at hand during Lenadoon winter health information morning

LENADOON Community Forum has hosted a hugely successful winter health information morning in the Glen Community Centre.

Dominican College staff and pupils donate thousands of items to North Belfast Foodbank

PUPILS and staff at Dominican College in North Belfast have donated thousands of items to a local food bank thanks to their annual Christmas appeal.

Clonard priest Fr Stephen set to publish first novel

A CLONARD priest is set to publish his first novel this month after being inspired to take up writing.

New Lodge nursery celebrates success with Lord Mayor and Children’s Commissioner

CHILDREN and staff at Victoria Nursery School in the New Lodge were delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Tracy Kelly and the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People Chris Quinn to celebrate the school’s successful Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) inspection.

Recycling at Ardoyne complex left uncollected for over nine weeks

RECYCLING items were left uncollected from a shared living complex in North Belfast for nine weeks.

Visual artist Shahrukh to launch new exhibition in Belfast

AN acclaimed visual artist is set to launch her new exhibition in Belfast this week.

Local gym leads the way with men's mental health awareness event

A POPULAR West Belfast gym has hosted a men’s mental health awareness morning, drawing strong support from the community, including West Belfast MLA Aisling Reilly and Councillor Róis Marie Donnelly.

Glór na Móna open new outdoor youth sanctuary and sensory garden space

A NEW outdoor youth sanctuary and sensory garden has been opened in the Ballymurphy area by pioneering Irish language youth and community organisation Glór na Móna.

Infrastructure Minister visits West Belfast to address road safety issues

RESIDENTS in the upper Falls area got a welcome boost last week as Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins paid a visit to assess a number of long-standing road safety concerns across the district.

MLA welcomes progress on Dedicated Mother and Baby Unit

WEST Belfast MLA Órlaithí Flynn has welcomed progress on plans for a dedicated Mother and Baby Unit in the North.

Poleglass grandmother crochets over 150 teddy bears to fundraise for granddaughter's school

A POLEGLASS grandmother has turned her passion for crafting into a heart-warming act of generosity.

Christmas celebrations begin in Hannahstown this weekend

THE festive season gets underway in Hannahstown this weekend as the local community association hosts its much-loved Christmas Market at Lámh Dhearg.

BOXING: McComb TKO seals victory

Gaelic Games: Antrim announce county football and hurling league fixtures for 2026

Soccer: Round Two of the McReynold's Cup as DC and Swifts clinch big victories

Gaelic Games: St John's boss reflects on defining year for St John's hurling

ANDRÉE MURPHY: While Kenova has value, it remains window-dressing at its core

OPINION: BBC spends more money libelling Gerry Adams than supporting Irish language broadcasting

DÚLRA: Dúlra will have to be patient for that Bí Gaelach

HEALTHWISE: Diet is a vital component in your skin regime

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