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

Yvonne's desperate plea for stairlift to be installed in her home

A NORTH Belfast woman is pleading with the Belfast Trust to install a stairlift in her home to help improve her quality of life.

West Belfast singer-songwriter to release new vinyl recorded at Abbey Road Studios

A WEST Belfast singer-songwriter is set to launch a new vinyl recorded in the famous Abbey Road studios.

Shining a light on Milltown and City Cemeteries

ST Comgalls on the Falls Road is to host a series of presentations on the history of Milltown Cemetery and City Cemetery.

Hanna raises violence against women and girls in Commons

SOUTH Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna has raised the deepening crisis of violence against women and girls in the House of Commons.

Lenadoon family determined to raise even more for charity this Halloween after daughter Martina's passing

A FAMILY in Lenadoon are continuing their Halloween display tradition in memory of their late daughter.

Family raise awareness over street parking after ambulance crew were unable to save Philomena

A GRIEVING Turf Lodge family have started an awareness campaign about parking in the area after an ambulance battled to gain entry to their street to treat a dying loved one.

WATCH: Biggest sale of the year now underway at Direct Furniture

THE biggest sale of the year is now underway and there are bargains to be had at one of the North's largest independent retail furnishing outlets, Direct Furniture.

New legacy body will block truth for grieving families

FAMILIES of victims of the conflict have heard that if a new legacy body existed five years ago that many cases of 'collusion and wrongdoing' that have been laid at the door of the British state would not now be known.

Ardoyne's Turley scores again but young Hoops fall to defeat in Atalanta

ARDOYNE youngster Francis Turley found the net once again for Celtic but it was not enough to prevent the young Hoops falling to defeat in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday.

Café owners thank customers for support after overnight break-in

OWNERS of a North Belfast café say they will not be "put down" after a break-in at their premises overnight.

Filming for new Troubles drama takes place on North Belfast streets

A NORTH Belfast street and surrounding area has been taken over by TV crews shooting a new romantic drama series set during the Troubles.

Roy Walsh's funeral to take place tomorrow

TRIBUTES have been paid to Falls Road veteran republican Roy Walsh, whose funeral takes place on Wednesday.

Sinn Féin employee resigns after damage to former Lord Mayor portrait at Belfast City Hall

A SINN Féin employee has resigned after the portrait of a former Lord Mayor was damaged at Belfast City Hall.

Glór na Móna assisting Council after portrait of former Lord Mayor damaged during event

IRISH language organisation Glór na Móna say they are assisting Belfast City Council with their investigations after a portrait of a former Lord Mayor was damaged during an event at the weekend.

Clonard House celebrates 25 years at the heart of the community

RESIDENTS and staff of Choice Housing have come together to mark 25 years of the West Belfast sheltered housing scheme, Clonard House.

Gallery: Hannahstown a hive of fun and energy

Boxing: Quinn to fight for Commonwealth honours on the June 28 'Belfast Brawl'

Gaelic Games: Vital fixtures for clubs as hurling heads towards the split

Gaelic Games: Gleeson to take time before deciding his future with Antrim

THE WEEK IN VIEW: Lies, damned lies and stupidity

SQUINTER: Live and dangerous! Not any more as GB News pull the plug

DÚLRA: We’re going raven bonkers in the city centre

HEALTHWISE: Spread it around: Margarine gets the nod over butter

Conor McParland

Latest Stories

Most Read