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

20 years of Colin Neighbourhood Partnership – Part 2: Good Morning Colin is a lifeline to hundreds of people

20 years of Colin Neighbourhood Partnership – Part 2: Good Morning Colin is a lifeline to hundreds of people

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.

Eddie passes away after waiting on liver transplant for over seven years

Eddie passes away after waiting on liver transplant for over seven years

A NORTH Belfast man who told us last year he feared he would die waiting on a liver transplant has sadly passed away.

Wheelchair-bound young mum fundraising so she can receive specialist treatment

Wheelchair-bound young mum fundraising so she can receive specialist treatment

A YOUNG North Belfast woman is hoping to raise enough money to travel to England for specialised treatment after being diagnosed with a serious, life-altering neurological condition.

New Sinn Féin cumann in Riverdale is named after Bobby Storey

New Sinn Féin cumann in Riverdale is named after Bobby Storey

SINN Féin have launched a new cumann in the Riverdale area of West Belfast, named after veteran republican Bobby Storey.

North Belfast woman Louisa celebrates 104th birthday

North Belfast woman Louisa celebrates 104th birthday

A NORTH Belfast woman marked her 104th birthday last weekend as she celebrated with her family.

Special fundraiser in memory of Helen on what would have been her 50th birthday

Special fundraiser in memory of Helen on what would have been her 50th birthday

A SPECIAL fundraising event will be held on Friday in memory of a popular North Belfast woman.

Milltown Cemetery Easter tour to take place on Saturday

Milltown Cemetery Easter tour to take place on Saturday

A SPECIAL Republican graves tour of Milltown Cemetery will take place on Saturday to mark Easter weekend.

Annual republican Easter parades set to take place in coming days

Annual republican Easter parades set to take place in coming days

REPUBLICANS will come together from across the city and beyond this weekend to commemorate Ireland's patriot dead and the sacrifices of Easter week in 1916.

Pat to take on seven marathons in seven days

Pat to take on seven marathons in seven days

A SOUTH Belfast man is preparing running seven marathons in seven consecutive days – all to raise vital funds for Action Cancer.

Families come together to mark 50th anniversary of Strand Bar atrocity

Families come together to mark 50th anniversary of Strand Bar atrocity

THE lives of six people murdered in a loyalist gun and bomb attack on a Short Strand bar have been remembered on the 50th anniversary of the massacre.

Rally and vigil to mark Palestinian Prisoners’ Day on Thursday

Rally and vigil to mark Palestinian Prisoners’ Day on Thursday

A SOLIDARITY rally and white line vigil will take place on Thursday to mark the annual Palestinian Prisoners’ Day.

Cliftonville members approve Canadian consortium takeover proposal

Cliftonville members approve Canadian consortium takeover proposal

CLIFTONVILLE members have given the approval to a proposed historic takeover of the club by a Canadian consortium.

Charity cycle from Belfast to Glasgow raises £40,000 for motor-neurone disease charity

Charity cycle from Belfast to Glasgow raises £40,000 for motor-neurone disease charity

A CYCLE from Belfast to Glasgow to raise money for a motor-neurone disease charity has raised over £40,000.

GALLERY: Early morning start as big-hearted fundraisers hit the road

GALLERY: Early morning start as big-hearted fundraisers hit the road

WALKERS braved an early start for the inaugural 'Out of the Darkness – A Walk of Hope' event.

First Minister officially opens St Columban's Primary School in North Belfast

First Minister officially opens St Columban's Primary School in North Belfast

FIRST Minister Michelle O'Neill has praised the work of those involved in the formation of a new primary school in North Belfast.