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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20 years of Colin Neighbourhood Partnership- Part 1: From Little Acorns

20 years of Colin Neighbourhood Partnership- Part 1: From Little Acorns

COLIN Neighbourhood Partnership (CNP) is an award-winning Neighbourhood Renewal organisation based in the Colin area of West Belfast. The Partnership consists of local people and organisations, elected and community representatives, and government bodies.

Renowned Gerry Conlon play set for St Comgalls before heading Stateside

Renowned Gerry Conlon play set for St Comgalls before heading Stateside

THE story of Gerry Conlon’s life after the Guildford Four were freed from prison is set to perform in West Belfast for the first time before jetting off to the States.

Falls Curfew families to meet relatives of Polish photographer who was killed, 55 years on

Falls Curfew families to meet relatives of Polish photographer who was killed, 55 years on

THE families of those killed in the Falls Curfew are to come together to meet with relatives of a Polish photographer, 55 years on.

New Lodge residents doubt tower blocks will ever be demolished

New Lodge residents doubt tower blocks will ever be demolished

RESIDENTS of the New Lodge tower blocks say plans to demolish the high-rises are no further on – six years after first being announced by the Housing Executive.

Executive must focus on delivering lower school uniform costs

Executive must focus on delivering lower school uniform costs

A WEST Belfast councillor says the Executive must deliver lower school uniform costs.

Families to mark 50th anniversary of Short Strand bar massacre

Families to mark 50th anniversary of Short Strand bar massacre

FAMILIES of six people killed in a loyalist gun and bomb attack on a former Short Strand bar will gather this weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the massacre.

Renewed calls for 'something to be done' with former Maze Prison site

Renewed calls for 'something to be done' with former Maze Prison site

AN architect behind a proposed peace centre at the former Maze Prison has called for "something positive" to be done to the site.

Man remains in serious condition after Andersonstown Road crash

Man remains in serious condition after Andersonstown Road crash

A MAN remains in serious condition after a crash in West Belfast on Wednesday morning.

New rules on overfilled bins aim to protect council workers

New rules on overfilled bins aim to protect council workers

BELFAST residents could receive warnings for leaving out over-filled bins under new rules put forward by Belfast City Council.

Funeral of Lenadoon fire victim Stephen Carlile to take place on Monday

Funeral of Lenadoon fire victim Stephen Carlile to take place on Monday

THE funeral will take place on Monday of the man who died in a fire at a flat in Lenadoon on Monday.

Solidarity with Palestine as ambassador joins hundreds of supporters on the Falls

Solidarity with Palestine as ambassador joins hundreds of supporters on the Falls

HUNDREDS of people attended a Palestine solidarity event in West Belfast on Wednesday night.

North Belfast primary school has the final word in Stormont debate

North Belfast primary school has the final word in Stormont debate

PUPILS from a North Belfast primary school have won a prestigious debating final at Stormont.

Build Casement rally on Saturday ahead of Antrim-Armagh clash

Build Casement rally on Saturday ahead of Antrim-Armagh clash

A MARCH will take place this weekend with those in attendance calling for Casement Park to be redeveloped.

GALLERY: Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton helps launch Darkness Into Light Hannahstown

GALLERY: Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton helps launch Darkness Into Light Hannahstown

THE annual Darkness Into Light Hannahstown walk has been launched with the help of Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton.

Students protest at lack of Irish at Queen's

Students protest at lack of Irish at Queen's

IRISH language students at Queen's University have held a demonstration today over the lack of Irish signage on the campus.