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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WATCH: Singer Daniel O'Donnell delights residents with special visit to Kilwee Care Home

ACCLAIMED singer Daniel O'Donnell delighted residents of Kilwee Care Home in Dunmurry with a special visit on Thursday.

New inquest into McGurk's Bar Massacre

THE Attorney General has advised that a new inquest should take place into the McGurk’s Bar Massacre, according to the relatives of those who died.

Hundreds pay their respects as Ryan Straney's body returns home ahead of funeral

HUNDREDS of people lined the Upper Springfield Road on Thursday evening as the body of Lámh Dhearg clubman Ryan Straney returned home ahead of his funeral this weekend.

Enjoy the best of Spring at Spring Fest this weekend

SPRING Fest is returning to Malone House and Barnett Demesne for a two-day event this weekend.

Lámh Dhearg men to take on Big Walk of Hope from Croke Park to Hannahstown

TWO Lámh Dhearg clubmen are to walk 110 miles over five days to raise awareness and funds for a West Belfast suicide support charity.

Gaels Against Genocide mark 200th day of war in Gaza on the Falls Road

GAELS Against Genocide have marked 200 days of the war in Gaza with a powerful lighting display.

Belfast City Hall candlelit vigil marks 200 days of war in Gaza

GAELS Against Genocide in Gaza have held a a candlelit vigil at Belfast City Hall to mark the 200th day of the war.

Over 300 Irish street signs approved for Gaeltacht Quarter – despite DUP opposition

IRISH language campaigners have welcomed approval from Belfast City Council to approve the installation of more than 300 Irish language street signs in West Belfast's Gaeltacht Quarter.

Gaels to mark 200 days of genocide in Gaza with Belfast candlelit vigil

GAELS Against Genocide in Gaza are calling for a National Day of Action to mark the 200th day of the war in Gaza.

Office student space approved for former Dublin Road cinema site

TWO major developments on the site of the former Movie House cinema complex on the Dublin Road have been approved by Belfast City Council.

Renewed calls for social housing on vacant sites in Carrick Hill

A NORTH Belfast housing campaigner has made a renewed a call for potential development sites in the area to be made available for social housing.

Fresh inquest ordered into Joe McCann killing – just days before May legacy deadline

A FRESH inquest into the killing of an Official IRA man near his home in the Market area of Belfast has been ordered by the Attorney General.

Double charity efforts for Holy Trinity Primary School

THERE were double celebrations at Holy Trinity Primary School in Turf Lodge this week after the school reached two charitable achievements.

City Hall hears residents' concerns about upcoming Boucher megagigs

BALMORAL Councillor Geraldine McAteer has met City Hall officials to discuss residents' concerns over a number of blockbuster summer concerts at Boucher Playing Fields.

Ormeau residents mark the anniversaries of Peggy Whyte and Theresa Clinton

THE people of the Ormeau Road have come together to mark the anniversaries of two women murdered during the conflict.

Soccer: Reds return to Cup final with Larne victory

Boxing: Wonderful Walker enjoys Beech party to land first title

Boxing: Farrell overcomes Kerr in title thriller

Gaelic Games: St Gall's see off Tír na nÓg in hurling opener

MINDFULNESS MOMENT: Unveiling the ancient origins of Easter

GERRY ADAMS: UN rep was right to censure Irish government 'zero' response to Gaza genocide

DÚLRA: How childhood spawned a love of spring

HEALTHWISE: Enjoy your Easter pleasures

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