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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Maguire Pharmacy supports Davitt’s GAA with grant towards first aid kits

BEECHMOUNT based Maguire Pharmacy has supported Davitts GAC with a £500 grant towards First Aid kids.

Noisy pipes force Joe to wear earplugs and put subtitles on his TV

A WEST Belfast man says he is forced to wear earplugs and put subtitles on his TV due to the noise from pipes in his flat.

Terry Sharpe lived a life marked by faith, humour, dignity and love, funeral hears

WEST Belfast man Terry Sharpe lived a life marked by faith, humour, dignity and love, mourners were told at his funeral Mass on Friday morning.

Tullymore Community Centre set to mark 30th anniversary with big celebration

OVER the last 30 years, The Andersonstown Community Forum has been the launch pad for major environmental, social and community change within the greater Andersonstown area.

Sit-in at Housing Executive offices after West Belfast family eviction

HOUSING activists are staging a protest this afternoon at the Housing Executive offices in Belfast city centre over their treatment of a West Belfast family evicted from their home.

18 residents left homeless after Carrick Hill blaze

EIGHTEEN residents have been left homeless after an arson attack in Carrick Hill.

West Belfast Irish language childcare worker crowned Miss Diamond Ireland 2026

A WEST Belfast Irish language childcare worker has been crowned Miss Diamond Ireland 2026.

McEnaney's proud to support Best of the West as sponsor after last year's success

NOMINATIONS have been cast and voting is about to commence to crown your Best of the West winners for 2026.

Schoolchildren help uncover lost 19th century homes demolished to make way for Westlink

SCHOOLCHILDREN have helped uncover the remains of 19th century houses in West Belfast.

'The PSNI owe our community an apology': West Belfast MLA tells cops

WEST Belfast MLA Danny Baker says the PSNI owe the Colin community an apology after scenes on the Stewartstown Road on Monday evening.

History beckons as new Kneecap album set to top the UK charts

IRISH language rappers Kneecap could be set to make history with the first ever Irish language album to top the UK Album Charts.

Mixed reaction from Celtic fans as club reveal new home shirt

CELTIC fans have voiced mixed reaction after the club unveiled their home shirt for next season.

Annual Darkness into Light Hannahstown to take place on Saturday morning

THE annual Darkness into Light at Hannahstown will take place on Saturday, starting at 4.15am.

'The lowest point in my time as a politician': MLA hits out at PSNI over Stewartstown Road scenes

WEST Belfast MLA Danny Baker has described scenes in the Colin area on Monday night as the "lowest point" in his time as a political representative.

Colin community angry and frustrated following 'disgraceful' scenes on Stewartstown Road

Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker has hit out at those who travelled to the Colin area of west Belfast on Monday night and caused ‘chaos’.

Soccer: Reds enjoy back-to-back wins after victory at Ports

Gaelic Games: Lámh Dhearg host Senior Awards night at Beechlawns

CELTIC STORIES: German pints and derby drama in what may be a season-defining week for the Hoops

Soccer: Cliftonville earn huge win over title chasing Linfield

Trócaire condemns acts of war in the Middle East

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: DUP: Why the hell didn’t the Chucks come with us?

SQUINTER: I'm back in Dougie’s good books

DÚLRA: Five-star peregrines look down on us from above

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