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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Eimear’s Wish marks sixth annual 'Donuts for Donors' Day

EIMEAR'S Wish charity held its sixth annual Donuts for Donors day on Saturday, continuing its mission to raise awareness about bone marrow donation and encourage more people to join the donor register.

Floral Hall investment is an 'exciting step for North Belfast': Finucane

BELFAST City Council is set to approve funding of £500,000 in the historic Floral Hall building in the north of the city next week.

First paid staff member will see ME Support reach more people

A VOLUNTARY-led organisation dedicated to helping people who suffer from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) has reached a milestone with their first paid staff post.

Housing Executive announces annual rent increase from April

The Housing Executive has announced its annual rent increase.

No more concerts at Boucher Road will be a boost to GAA and soccer clubs

BOUCHER Road Playing Fields in South Belfast is set to be brought back to community use – marking an end of the venue hosting large-scale concerts.

Girdwood to make a splash with 25-metre pool in £22m investment

AN INVESTMENT of £22 million is set to transform Girdwood Community Hub in North Belfast with news that a long-awaited swimming pool is to be added to the leisure facility.

Falls Community Council 'as relevant today as it ever was'

THE Falls Community Council (FCC) is dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of the entire West Belfast community through programmes, initiatives and assistance.

Pharmacists may be forced to ration medicines amid shortages warning

A WEST Belfast pharmacist says he may be forced to ration some medicines amid warnings of a shortage.

Postmistress Christine retires after 35 years at Duncairn Post Office

POPULAR postmistress Christine McAloone is retiring this week after more than 35 years of loyal service to the North Belfast community.

Bust of George Mitchell removed from QUB grounds

A BUST of George Mitchell in the grounds of Queen’s University Belfast has been removed.

Carroll calls for George Mitchell's Freedom of the City to be revoked

WEST Belfast MLA Gerry Carroll has called on Belfast City Council to revoke George Mitchell's Freedom of the City award.

Vital employment and training programme in Upper Springfield set to be impacted by funding cuts

A VITAL organisation which offers training and employability service is at risk due to pending funding cuts.

President Connolly in Belfast: North is a 'beacon of light' to the world

PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly has told an audience in Belfast that the North represents a "beacon of light" to the world in how decades of conflict can be resolved.

'Grant families basic right to an inquest', Finucane tells New Lodge Six commemoration

NORTH Belfast MP John Finucane has called on the British Government to grant an inquest into the British army killings of six men in North Belfast 53 years ago.

Chat show legend Gerry Kelly returns with new series – with help from Springfield Road students

FORMER UTV legend Gerry Kelly returns to our television screens this weekend – with the help of students from Belfast Metropolitan College on the Springfield Road.

Fruithill hosts successful speed chess tournament

Soccer: Cliftonville boss believes the Reds 'owe it' to their support to bounce back from derby defeat

Gaelic Games: Cushendall round off the year in style with Ulster Championship glory

Soccer: Crusaders claim Christmas derby bragging rights over Reds

PLATING UP: Sirloin steak with baby boiled potatoes and mange tout

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: The 2025 Top Moments Awards (PART II)

SQUINTER: Review of the year

HEALTHWISE: Beware of pseudoscience at this time of year

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