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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Turf Lodge charity darts night raises £1,000 for Marie Curie

Turf Lodge charity darts night raises £1,000 for Marie Curie

A CHARITY darts night in Turf Lodge has raised £1000 for Marie Curie Cancer charity.

Colin Allotments and Healthy Living Centre is a ‘sanctuary’ on the outskirts of Belfast

Colin Allotments and Healthy Living Centre is a ‘sanctuary’ on the outskirts of Belfast

COLIN Neighbourhood Partnership (CNP) is an award-winning Neighbourhood Renewal organisation based in the Colin area of West Belfast. The Partnership consists of local people and organisations, elected and community representatives, and government bodies.

Fruithill Fold residents celebrate opening of new garden

Fruithill Fold residents celebrate opening of new garden

RESIDENTS at Fruithill Fold on the Andersonstown Road have welcomed a new garden refurbishment.

Natural World Products partners with Councils to distribute free compost

Natural World Products partners with Councils to distribute free compost

A WEST Belfast-based leading organics recycling company is marking International Compost Awareness Week by partnering with local councils to provide householders with free compost.

Belfast City Council debate descends into fiery exchanges over Kneecap

Belfast City Council debate descends into fiery exchanges over Kneecap

THE use of Botanic Gardens for two events in the summer descended into a fiery exchange at Belfast City Council on Thursday evening over local rappers Kneecap.

Councillors clash over proposals to extend Sunday trading hours in Belfast city centre

Councillors clash over proposals to extend Sunday trading hours in Belfast city centre

BELFAST city councillors have clashed over a pilot scheme looking at extending Sunday trading hours.

UUP councillor voices support for Cliftonville ahead of Irish Cup final

UUP councillor voices support for Cliftonville ahead of Irish Cup final

A UNIONIST councillor has called on the people of Belfast to get behind Cliftonville ahead of tomorrow's Irish Cup final.

Major event to raise awareness around debilitating ME condition

Major event to raise awareness around debilitating ME condition

A MAJOR event will be held in West Belfast this week to raise awareness around ME.

Excitement building on Cliftonville Road ahead of Irish Cup Final

Excitement building on Cliftonville Road ahead of Irish Cup Final

EXCITEMENT is building in North Belfast ahead of Cliftonville's second Irish Cup final appearance in succession.

Cousins set off on latest fundraising challenge

Cousins set off on latest fundraising challenge

TWO West Belfast cousins are taking in a fun rally to raise much-needed funds for a local youth club.

Over £12,500 raised to support family of North Belfast barber Jay Millar

Over £12,500 raised to support family of North Belfast barber Jay Millar

OVER £12,500 has been raised to support the family of North Belfast barber Jay Millar after he fell ill.

Bobby Sands statue to be unveiled in Twinbrook on Sunday

Bobby Sands statue to be unveiled in Twinbrook on Sunday

THE first ever statue of IRA hunger striker and former MP Bobby Sands is set to be unveiled in Twinbrook this weekend.

Kneecap enter charts and listeners soar on Spotify

Kneecap enter charts and listeners soar on Spotify

THE number of people listening to Kneecap has soared in the past week and the band have entered the charts for the first time in several countries.

Milltown Cemetery: Man threatened and grounds set alight

Milltown Cemetery: Man threatened and grounds set alight

A WEST Belfast councillor has strongly condemned an incident in Milltown Cemetery at the weekend where a man was threatened with being stabbed and part of the cemetery grounds was set alight.

Anger after used needles found outside Grosvenor Road shops

Anger after used needles found outside Grosvenor Road shops

PARENTS and children are being urged to be wary after used needles were discarded outside shops on the Grosvenor Road.