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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Chairperson named to lead Pat Finucane inquiry

A CHAIRPERSON has been named to lead the public inquiry into the killing of human rights lawyer Pat Finucane – nine months after it was announced.

Huge rally against racism to take place in Belfast on Saturday

A RALLY against racism is set to take place at Belfast City Hall on Saturday.

Glór na Móna host ‘historic and powerful’ New York fundraiser

WEST Belfast Irish language youth and community organisation Glór na Mona successfully brought their capital fundraising campaign Stateside with a landmark event in Rosie O’Grady’s in Manhattan.

Best of the West growing bigger and bigger with Natural World Products

WITH voting well underway for Best of the West 2025, Natural World Products are proud be involved once again.

Poleglass woman Marie (74) marching to Gaza to demand end to siege

A POLEGLASS grandmother is travelling to Cairo this week to take part in a Global March to Gaza.

'I care more about what the Andytown News thinks' – Anthony Boyle on Say Nothing

WEST Belfast actor Anthony Boyle, who starred in the TV drama Say Nothing, said he told producers that he was more worried what the Andersonstown News thought about the series, rather than the New York Times.

BREAKING: British government's £50 million for Casement gets a warm welcome

GAA President Jarlath Burns has welcomed the British government's £50 million commitment to the redevelopment of Casement Park as "an important and significant investment".

Belfast Zoo closed for second day following e.coli find

BELFAST Zoo will remain closed on Wednesday following after e.coli was found on the site.

Van set alight in suspected racist attack

NORTH Belfast DUP MLA Brian Kingston has called for calm after suspected racist attacks in Ballysillan last night.

Second 5G mast is set alight in West Belfast in less than a week

ANOTHER 5G mast has been targeted in an arson attack in West Belfast – the second in less than a week.

Homes targeted in suspected racist attacks in Ballysillan

A NUMBER of homes have been attacked in the Ballysillan area of North Belfast on Tuesday night in suspected racist attacks.

Hannahstown Hill resurfacing scheme complete

AN extensive resurfacing scheme of Hannahstown Hill has been completed.

Cliftonville announce pre-season fixtures schedule – including clash with Premiership rivals Glentoran

CLIFTONVILLE'S preparations for the new season will include a meeting with fellow Sports Direct Premiership side Glentoran at The Oval.

Maskey to take fight for better West Belfast phone signal to London

WEST Belfast MP Paul Maskey is travelling to London today to meet with phone companies in a bid to improve mobile signal across West Belfast.

Calls for Communities Minister to reinstate Winter Fuel Payment in full following Labour U-turn

WEST Belfast People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll has called on the the Communities Minister to reinstate Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners in full.

NIFL Premiership: Reds boost playoff hopes with comeback win at Carrick

NIFL Premiership: Magilton excited for Cup final build-up as Reds return to league action

Gaelic Games: Rossa fend off Ballycastle rally to claim opening win

Gaelic Games: Carryduff win cross-city clash at Sarsfield's

TUV want Casement renamed after a British royal – and Andytown doesn't rule it out

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: David Trimble’s Catholic problem was well hidden

SQUINTER: Loyalist Human Resources departments thrive

WE SAY: Irish language signage victory was inevitable

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