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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Seven dancers from Grosvenor Road dance school to represent Ireland in Dance World Cup

SEVEN dancers from a West Belfast dance group are preparing to represent Ireland in the Dance World Cup later this month.

Safety barrier installed at De La Salle College entrance

A SAFETY barrier has been installed at the pedestrian entrance of De La Salle College following safety concerns after two children were injured at the location.

Police appeal for info after New Lodge race hate attack

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information following an assault in the New Lodge area of North Belfast on Monday.

Noah Donohoe inquest adjourned due to jury members holidays

AN inquest into the circumstances of the death of Noah Donohoe has been adjourned until later this year.

Carrick Hill tells its own story through new interactive storytelling project

A RICH collection of stories, memories and archive footage from Carrick Hill is being shared with the local community through a new interactive storytelling project developed in collaboration with Nerve Centre and Belfast Stories.

Caffrey playpark re-opens following major refurbishment

LOCAL families were invited to celebrate the reopening of Caffrey Play Park in West Belfast following a £30,000 investment by Clanmil Housing to refurbish and replace the play equipment and improve the grounds, creating a more accessible, welcoming and user-friendly space for the community.

Line of Duty stars snap up West Belfast photographer's iconic photograph

A PHOTO by a West Belfast lensman has been purchased by the stars of popular BBC police drama series Line of Duty.

Street signs that include Irish will be vandalised, TUV councillor warns

DUAL language Irish street signs have been approved for two major North Belfast streets despite warnings from a Unionist councillor that they will be "vandalised" or "ripped down".

£225,000 worth of drugs seized in North Belfast

AN estimated £225,000 of suspected Class A drugs has been seized in North Belfast.

35 arrests made to date following loyalist race riots

THE PSNI have made 35 arrests so far in relation to serious disorder in Belfast and other parts of the North last month.

Fionnuala frustrated after more rubbish and trolley dumped in alleyway

A FALLS Road woman has expressed her anger at the state of an entry that backs on to her home after more dumping.

St Oliver Plunkett PS pupils take part in successful community clean-up in Lenadoon

PUPILS from St Oliver Plunkett Primary School in West Belfast recently demonstrated what can be achieved when young people come together to make a positive difference in their local community by taking part in a successful community clean-up day.

More Than 1,100 guests enjoy special evening at Belfast Zoo’s Dreamnight event

BELFAST Zoo welcomed more than 1,100 children and family members to its annual Dreamnight event, providing an unforgettable evening of fun, adventure and community support for families living with terminal, life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses.

Racist banner on Shore Road removed after objections

A RACIST banner erected in North Belfast has been removed after being condemned by political representatives.

Care workers lead funeral of Glen Road man after heartfelt appeal to attend

CARE workers led the funeral of a West Belfast man who died without any next of kin following an appeal from a local funeral director.

Gaelic Games: St Galls thump 14-man Rossa in strong second half

Antrim GAA and Antrim LGFA join forces to celebrate 2026 Antrim schools awards

CELTIC STORIES: You want exciting players and a strong team? How about a new third kit instead?

The Joe McDonnell Festival of Football enjoys another year of success for juvenile football

EYE ON THE PAST: June 1985 – New Travellers' site at the Windy Gap

PLATING UP: Chicken with red pepper in a creamy mustard sauce

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Is there a test that Jon Burrows can pass?

ANDRÉE MURPHY: Micheál, just don't make the same mistakes that Keir made

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