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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Belfast gears up for extended 17-day citywide St Patrick’s celebrations

BELFAST will celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a packed programme of events and cultural activities across the city from 1-17 March.

Sinn Féin will not attend St Patrick's Day events in White House

SINN Féin will not attend St Patrick's Day events at the White House next month over US President Donald Trump's stance on Gaza.

Hannahstown residents come together to celebrate 20 years

A CELEBRATORY event will be held this weekend to mark 20 years of Hannahstown Community Centre and 25 years of the local community association.

Friends raise over £3,500 for Community Rescue Service

TWO friends havae helped raise over £3,500 for the vital work of the Community Rescue Service.

Young West Belfast man who died in Dunmurry named as Mal McBurney

TRIBUTES have been paid to a young West Belfast man following his death yesterday.

Police warn against speculation following death of a man in Dunmurry

POLICE have warned against speculation on social media following the death of a man in Dunmurry yesterday.

Progress on mother and baby mental health unit at City Hospital welcomed

SINN Féin mental health spokesperson and West Belfast MLA Órlaithí Flynn has welcomed the Minister of Health’s indication that the development of a mother and baby mental health unit in Belfast will commence in this financial year.

Grosvenor man devastated after classic car vandalised outside his home

A WEST Belfast man has been left devastated after his vintage car was vandalised outside his home.

Lisburn Road Metro 9 service to return to original location at City Hall

TRANSLINK has announced that the Metro 9 services will be returning to operate from Donegall Square East from Monday, March 10.

Biggest ever Féile an Earraigh set to take place in March

THE biggest ever Féile an Earraigh (Spring Festival) is set to take place between 1-17 March.

Green light for new £671m RVH children’s hospital development on Falls

WORK is set to begin in a matter of days on a new £671m children's development at the Royal Victoria Hospital.

West Belfast against racism: Céad míle fáilte is not just a saying

WEST Belfast community groups have joined forces in the fight against racism after disturbing racist graffiti was daubed in the area in recent weeks.

Man forced to leave Clonard home after car crashes into property

A MAN has had to leave his Clonard home after a car crashed into the front of the property.

GALLERY: Thousands take part in Love Palestine march in Belfast

THOUSANDS of people took part in a pro-Palestine march in Belfast city centre on Saturday afternoon.

Blackboard education award a 'fitting Mary Ann McCracken legacy'

A SPECIAL 'Educational Award' in this year's Blackboard Awards has been named in honour of the celebrated slavery abolitionist, social reformer and activist, Mary Ann McCracken.

NIFL Premiership: Cliftonville face several cup finals in bid to secure top-half finish

Boxing: Nottingham holds no fear for Cacace as May 10 fight with Wood confirmed

NIFL Premiership: Reds lose ground in race for top six

Allianz Hurling League: Antrim's away woes continue with Offaly defeat

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Trump told us who he was and we didn't believe him

SQUINTER: Battle lines are drawn in the war of the football pitch paint

GERRY ADAMS: Simon Harris is stating the bleedin' obvious

DÚLRA: Our Aaron’s hooked on a new natural high

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