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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St Columban's Primary School unveil new school Gaelic kit

A NORTH Belfast primary school have unveiled their new gaelic kit thanks to the generosity of a local businessman.

St Mary's University College proud to support Blackboard Awards

AS we gear up to recognise our teaching heroes at the 13th annual Blackboard Awards, West Belfast education institution St Mary’s University College is delighted to be involved once again.

Have your say on Forth Meadow Greenway opening hours

BELFAST City Council is seeking the views of residents and users of the Forth Meadow Community Greenway regarding its operational opening hours.

Ambitious plans for adventure park and nature sanctuary on North Belfast shoreline

AMBITIOUS plans for a giant-themed urban adventure park and nature sanctuary have been announced as part of the major Giant's Park development.

Dunmurry residents invited to have their say on new replacement Tesco Superstore

TESCO has invited members of the Dunmurry community to share their views on a proposal to open a new replacement Superstore locally.

Clonard man faces homelessness after losing succession tenancy appeal

NEIGHBOURS have rallied behind a Clonard man who faces losing the family home of over 40 years after a court ruled that he should hand the keys of the property back to the Housing Executive.

Charity cycle from Belfast to Glasgow will stop off at Ibrox and Celtic Park

A GROUP of cyclists from Belfast are set to take part in a cycle to Celtic Park in Glasgow to raise money for a motor-neurone disease charity.

Calls to refill grit boxes after woman falls and breaks ankle on untreated path in Turf Lodge

STATUTORY agencies have been urged to do more to ensure grit boxes are filled and kept in good condition after a young woman slipped and ended up in hospital.

Beechmount streets do not meet criteria for grit boxes

THE Beechmount area is not provided with grit boxes during icy and snowy weather because its streets are "relatively flat," says the Department for Infrastructure.

Aimee (16) donates her hair to charity after cancer diagnosis

A YOUNG West Belfast girl is donating her hair to charity after being diagnosed with cancer a few months ago.

Threatening graffiti appears amid row over use of new Ballysillan pitch

THREATENING sectarian graffiti has appeared on a wall close to a new £7.5m development at Ballysillan Playing Fields in North Belfast.

ATM stolen overnight from Newtownabbey service station

POLICE are appealing for information after the theft of an ATM from from a service station in Newtownabbey in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Work to dismantle Boyne Bridge to continue "as quickly as possible" after being halted

WORK to dismantle the Boyne Bridge in South Belfast will resume “as quickly as possible” after work at the site was halted.

Gaza ceasefire deal welcomed at International Wall vigil

A RALLY took place at the International Wall in West Belfast on Wednesday night after a Gaza ceasefire deal was announced.

Homelessness in the spotlight as Communities Minister visits the People's Kitchen

COMMUNITIES Minister Gordon Lyons has paid a visit to a homeless charity in North Belfast to see first hand the work that they do.

Gaelic Games: Antrim GAA outline a new five-year strategic plan

Jiu-Jitsu: ‘Godfather of Irish MMA’ Andy Ryan hosts masterclass

Basketball: Star edge Maree in nailbiter

NIFL Premiership: Larne strike late to deny Cliftonville long-awaited Inver victory

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT: Win a copy of Bill Kirk's superb book of Falls memories

JUST THE GOLDEN TICKET: St Joseph's Christmas show is a big hit

DÚLRA: Council kids leading the green revolution

HEALTHWISE: Parsnips aren't just for your Christmas dinner

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