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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Become a mental health super hero

MENTAL health campaigner Philip McTaggart is to host two mental health training sessions in North Belfast next week.

New faces as Sinn Féin in North Belfast select council candidates

SINN Féin have selected ten candidates to contest the upcoming council elections in North Belfast for Belfast City Council and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Moving into new Ardoyne homes in time for Christmas

A NEW £8.2 million housing scheme on the site of the former St Gemma’s girls’ school in Ardoyne has been officially opened.

Disappointment at refusal to fund South Belfast alley gates

SOUTH Belfast SDLP Councillor Gary McKeown has expressed his disappointment after the Department of Justice said it would not fund alley gates for communities across Belfast.

Queen's event showcases mental illness and substance abuse support

A SYMPOSIUM showcasing support for parents who have mental illness or substance use problems and their families has held at Queen’s University Belfast.

Watt report 'raises more questions than it answers'

A REVIEW of the clinical records of 44 deceased patients who had been under the care of neurologist Dr Michael Watt has found there were “significant failures” in their treatment and care.

Burst pipe closes North Belfast school

A NORTH Belfast school has been forced to close today due to a burst pipe on the Limestone Road.

Planned Ardoyne housing improvements on track

NORTH Belfast Sinn Féin councillor Nichola Bradley hopes a recent meeting with NB Housing will improve the quality of life for local residents.

North Belfast MP in Castle abseil for Chidren in Crossfire charity

NORTH Belfast MP John Finucane has completed an abseil down Belfast Castle – all in the aid of charity.

Windfall for North Belfast community champions as Ashton Trust delivers funding boost

SIX local groups in North Belfast have been awarded funding from Ashton Community Trust.

Greenfingered pupils at Fleming Fulton are a blooming success

A NEW accessible and biodiverse outdoor learning space at has been completed at Fleming Fulton in South Belfast.

Glengormley Christmas Lights switch on tonight

THE Christmas Tree lights switch on in Glengormley will take place this Friday night from 6pm-7.30pm.

Mater Hospital returning to 'normal' after COVID pandemic

THE Mater Hospital is beginning to return to normal business following its role as a Covid Hospital for Belfast.

North Belfast blaze: 'Arson with intent to endanger life'

POLICE are treating a fire at a block of flats in North Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday morning as "arson with intent to endanger life".

Indian culture showcased at Stormont

PARLIAMENT buildings in Stormont got a taste of Indian music and dance on Tuesday afternoon (November 22) at the Long Gallery.

NIFL League Cup: Cliftonville host Newry in last eight tie

NIFL Premiership: Curran ensures Cliftonville see off Carrick

Gaelic Games: St Brigid's demolish St Gall's in U20 Championship

Basketball: National Cup next for Star after heart-stopping win over Sligo

EYE ON THE PAST: October 1980 – SAS in Twinbrook as H-Block hunger-strike begins

GERRY ADAMS: Celebrating 40 years of the Conway Mill (oh, yes, and Bono too)

MINDFUL MOMENT: Believing and belonging keeps us together

GRÁINNE NÍ GHILÍN: Olltoghchán anois

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