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.

Latest Stories

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.

'Scenes reminiscent of Bombay Street in 1969'

WEST Belfast councillor Paul Doherty has called for political and community leadership on the ground following disorder on Tuesday night.

Belfast Lord Mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly informed of 'threats to her life' by PSNI

BELFAST Lord Mayor Róis Máire Donnelly has revealed she has had threats made against her life.

Stab victim’s family call for violence to end

THE family of a horrific knife attack in North Belfast on Monday have condemned unrest on Tuesday evening following a public protests.

West Belfast pastor rushes to aid of woman after home comes under attack

PROTESTERS set fire to properties and vehicles in Belfast following a night of sporadic disorder in the city on Tuesday.

Eyewitness 'disgusted' as crowds merged at Woodvale-Ardoyne to block road

AN eyewitness at a protest at the Ardoyne/Woodvale interface on Tuesday evening says he was "disgusted" when crowds surrounded the car of a black woman driving home.

Over £17,000 raised for hurl hero who intervened in horrific Kinnaird attack

OVER £17,000 has been raised for a Belfast man hailed a hero after he confronted the suspect of Monday night's horrific attack with a hurl.

Man charged after North Belfast knife attack as violence erupts and homes set on fire

A MAN has been charged to court following a horrific knife attack in North Belfast on Monday night.

Positive impact of the Irish language on life in the North welcomed

A NEW survey which found that 56 per cent of respondents agreed that the Irish language adds a “richness and diversity” to life here in the North has been welcomed.

'Our community is nothing short of special'– Lord Mayor tells Best of the West awards

NEW Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly has praised the spirit and community of West Belfast at the annual Best of the West awards.

Protest and road closure threats in wake of North Belfast attack

SOCIAL media is being flooded with anonymous calls for protests across Belfast tonight.

Block of flats cordoned off as stabbing investigation continues

A NORTH Belfast resident says there is alot of fear in the community after a violent attack last night.

Stormont book launch by South Belfast pupils

PUPILS from Scoil an Droichid, St Joseph’s Primary School, and St Malachy’s Primary School participated in a storytelling project led by poet and author Nandi Jola, exploring themes of home, community, and belonging.