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

Controlled explosion on viable device in Twinbrook

FAMILIES were forced to evacuate their homes in Twinbrook at the weekend after a viable pipe bomb was found during a security alert.

'Jim's legacy of faith and family and football will endure for a long, long time'

HUNDREDS of people turned out in blue at St Peter's Cathedral on Saturday for the funeral of community stalwart Jim McKee.

Intimidation of Catholic families in Oldpark 'outrageous and totally unacceptable'

FURTHER intimidation of Catholic families living in a mixed housing development in North Belfast has been described as 'outrageous and totally unacceptable'.

New timetables kick-in as Translink issues 'Back to School' travel advice

TRANSLINK has issued travel advice to help pupils and parents start the new term smoothly and safely.

Funding boost for Holy Trinity Youth Centre

HOLY Trinity Youth Centre in Turf Lodge has received a funding boost thanks to The Ireland Funds.

Queen’s inspires future innovators from the Market community

QUEEN'S University Belfast and the Market Development Association (MDA) have teamed up to deliver a summer programme aimed at empowering young people from the inner-south Belfast community.

North Belfast students to build on community leadership skills in US

TWO young people from North Belfast will be heading to Ohio for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the United States through a prestigious scholarship programme.

Funding will help improve the lives of over-55s in Clonard

CLONARD-based community organisation Crescent Vitality is celebrating after receiving £199,608 of National Lottery funding to improve social contact and promote wider mental and physical health and well-being for over 55s.

Police urge public not to speculate on deaths of Mia and Trae

POLICE are urging the public to refrain from speculation following the tragic death of two young people who attended a music festival in Belfast last weekend.

'He was an amazing father': Son's touching tribute to 'Mr Immaculata' Jim McKee

THE son of a West Belfast man who tragically died in a road traffic collision says he was an "amazing" father.

Mary bids farewell to Footprint Women's Centre after 36 years of service

IT'S the end of an era at Footprints Women's Centre in Poleglass as board member and founding member, Mary McNeill, marks her retirement after 36 years.

Coláiste Feirste's fáilte mhór for Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly

PRESIDENTIAL candidate Catherine Connolly visited Spórtlann na hÉireann and Coláiste Feirste on Thursday morning, hearing that prospective heads of state must advocate for the North’s Irish language community.