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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Young people celebrate democracy at St Joseph’s Primary School

PUPILS at St Joseph’s Primary School Slate Street were congratulated for their enthusiasm and leadership after taking part in the school’s recent School Council elections.

Dunmurry road safety issues to be addressed

THE Department for Infrastructure have committed to a number of road safety improvements in Dunmurry following calls from local residents.

PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity call for urgent action on mental health funding

PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity have teamed up with Foyle Search and Rescue in calling for urgent action to protect and fully fund mental health services in the North.

4 Corners Festival captures hearts and stirs minds in Belfast and beyond

THE annual 4 Corners Festival concluded its vibrant run across the city with events that captured hearts and stirred minds, all under this year’s unifying theme of 'Journey'.

Belfast Trust investigates after death of man given the wrong blood

THE Belfast Trust is investigating the death of a man who died two months after he was given incorrect blood.

Old Golf Course Road roundabout resurfacing scheme to begin on Saturday

A £135,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A512 Old Golf Course Road roundabout in Dunmurry will commence on Saturday.

Áras Uí Chonghaile set to mark 110th anniversary of the Easter Rising

A NEW special commemorative programme has been launched at Áras Uí Chonghaile, the James Connolly Visitor Centre on the Falls Road, to mark the 110th anniversary of the Easter Rising.

Cillian (7) to take part in his 100th parkrun this weekend

A SOUTH Belfast boy is preparing to clock up his 100th parkrun this weekend – at the age of just seven.

Big tech have a responsibility to protect young people online - Baker

WEST Belfast MLA Danny Baker has said social media companies must step up and protect young people online.

Damian Duffy appointed Principal and Chief Executive of Belfast Met

THE Governing Body of Belfast Metropolitan College has appointed Damian Duffy as its new Principal and Chief Executive.

Arrest made after sudden death of man in South Belfast

DETECTIVES are investigating the sudden death of a man in the Cromwell Road area of South Belfast on Wednesday.

Queen’s University Belfast back on board for the sold-out SPAR Craic 10k

THE countdown to the annual SPAR Craic 10k on St Patrick's Day is well and truly on and we are delighted to have Queen's University Belfast on board as sponsor once again.

Actors come face to face with Gerry Adams 32 years on

ACTORS Conor Grimes and Alan McKee have finally come face to face with Gerry Adams, more than three decades after providing his voice on BBC television and radio at the height of the broadcasting ban.

Whyte: GAA will be at the centre of any Grove redevelopment

ANY future development of Grove Playing Fields in North Belfast will include GAA facilities.

Glór na Móna's Feargal to feature in new TG4 series

WEST Belfast Irish language activist Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh will feature in a new TG4 series this week.

CELTIC STORIES: O'Neill waves the magic wand again, but he needs the fans back in the stadium

PODCAST: Six decades in the fast lane — and still going strong

Gaelic Games: 14-man Antrim suffer season defining defeat to Kildare

SOCCER: Reds enjoy late Addis stunner to secure extra-time Cup win

PLATING UP: Prawn and Marie Rose salad on coconut flatbread

EYE ON THE PAST: February 1985 – Massive cutback will close West Belfast schools

DÚLRA: We have to clean up our act for the flycatcher

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: An open letter to Gavin Robinson

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