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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GALLERY: Hundreds turn out for Tom Hartley's final Féile cemetery tour

IT was an end of an era on Saturday afternoon at the City Cemetery as historian Tom Hartley led his final tour before hanging up his walking boots.

Belfast leisure centres staff stage 24-hour strike in pay push

BELFAST leisure centre workers have began a 24-hour strike on Tuesday in protest over pay.

Six influential leaders from South Belfast selected for prestigious Fellowship programme

SIX influential leaders from South Belfast have been named among 28 people selected for the prestigious Fellowship Programme run by the Centre for Democracy and Peace.

'Fleadh harp' passed on to Belfast as countdown begins to city hosting Fleadh Cheoil

A SPECIAL ‘Fleadh harp’ has been passed on to the citizens of Belfast, marking the start of the official countdown to the city hosting the next Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann from August 2 to 9 2026.

'I will continue wearing my Palestine Action t-shirt' says arrested Poleglass pensioner

A WEST Belfast pensioner arrested at the weekend for wearing a t-shirt in support of Palestine Action says she won't stop wearing it.

WATCH: Kneecap's Móglaí Bap makes surprise appearance at Féile an Phobail

KNEECAP frontman Móglaí Bap drove 12,000 music fans wild with a surprise appearance at Féile Let the People Sing concert in the Falls Park on Sunday night.

Unconscious man rescued by firefighters from Falls Park ravine

A 22-year-old man was taken to hospital after he was rescued from a ravine in the Falls Park on Saturday night.

Racist attack on house and vehicles in Rathcoole 'abhorrent'

A RACIST attack on vehicles and a property in the Rathcoole area of North Belfast has been described as “abhorrent’.

Road resurfacing secured for three West Belfast streets

THREE West Belfast streets are in line for resurfacing works following sustained community engagement and lobbying with the Department for Infrastructure.

Renewed calls for action to address issues at Rossnareen flats

THERE has been renewed calls for for urgent action to address ongoing issues at Rossnareen flats on the Shaws Road.

Dunmurry residents raise road safety concerns at public meeting

RESIDENTS in Dunmurry came together at a public meeting this week to express frustration about road safety concerns.

Leisure centre workers set for 24-hour strike on Tuesday

BELFAST leisure centre workers will take part in a 24-hour strike on Tuesday in protest over pay.

FÉILE 25: Two weeks of festival fever concludes on Sunday

AFTER a packed two weeks of debates and discussions, family events and concerts in front of thousands, Féile an Phobail 2025 comes to an end on Sunday.

Te Kaha shares his knowledge on visit to West Belfast

A MUCH-travelled advocate and spokesperson for an indigenous group of people of New Zealand was in West Belfast this week to attend a number of Féile an Phobail events.

Artist raises over £2,000 for Gaza aid organisation with unique Kneecap artwork

A WEST Belfast artist has raised over £2,000 for an aid organisation in Gaza thanks to his unique Kneecap artwork.

NIFL Premiership: Reds boost playoff hopes with comeback win at Carrick

NIFL Premiership: Magilton excited for Cup final build-up as Reds return to league action

Gaelic Games: Rossa fend off Ballycastle rally to claim opening win

Gaelic Games: Carryduff win cross-city clash at Sarsfield's

TUV want Casement renamed after a British royal – and Andytown doesn't rule it out

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: David Trimble’s Catholic problem was well hidden

SQUINTER: Loyalist Human Resources departments thrive

WE SAY: Irish language signage victory was inevitable

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