Frank Parker
Frank is a retired Engineer. After spending most of his working life in the UK he now lives in the Republic of Ireland. His past writing experience includes a number of articles in specialist political and educational journals in the late 1980's. Also in 1988/9 he worked as a freelance writer of business profiles and advertising seller for a free business journal in the North of England.
In his political life and whilst working for voluntary organisations he has produced many promotional leaflets and press releases.
He recently completed his first novel which is currently being considered for print by a publisher. Meanwhile he has published it as an e-book. He is a member of the Laois Writers' Group whose anthology of poems and short stories will be available to purchase in time for Christmas 2011 with all sale proceeds going to the Cuisle Centre cancer support facility.
Creative Instinct and Mission to Explain
Since retirement he has worked as a volunteer with a number of organisations in his adopted home town and is a trainer in volunteer management. He also paints.
He claims he has always felt a “mission to explain” and writing for suite101 gives him the chance to do that. He enjoys researching interesting material and then condensing the information he finds into succinct and accessible nuggets. Emerging themes include places of interest near his home and Irish success stories; climate change and alternative energy generation. He sometimes finds that it's possible to combine two of these themes because Ireland is committed to siezing the opportunities presented by the demand for alternative energy.
Latest Articles
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Review of Wally, a Film by Ann-Marie Kelly
Documenting a path from despair to hope this powerful and moving film demonstrates the healing power of creative communication
May 9, 2012
- Frank Parker
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Rhythm in the Soul
Review of Colin Dunne in "Out of Time" touring Ireland November/December 2011
Nov 30, 2011
- Frank Parker
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Jolson and Hennessy: Two Great Performers Reborn
Aonghus McAnally impersonates the great Al Jolson in a tribute to Irish singer/song writer Christie Hennessy touring venues throughout Ireland in Oct. 2011
Oct 12, 2011
- Frank Parker
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Manage Your Time Like a Professional
An expert in time management offers handy tips for single parents who struggle to fit everything into a busy day
Sep 24, 2011
- Frank Parker
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The Finkler Question: 2010 Man Booker Prize Winner Reviewed
Howard Jacbson's eleventh novel is a major prize winner because of the quality of the writing. But does it provide a satisfactory experience for the reader?
Feb 23, 2011
- Frank Parker
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The Irish General Election 2011: Could One Party Win Outright?
There has been speculation that one party could win sufficient seats to be able to govern alone. How is this possible in a supposedly proportional system?
Feb 22, 2011
- Frank Parker
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As Violent Protests Grip Arab World Britain Seeks Weapon Sales
Running from 21 February 2011 to 23 February 2011, IDEX is an exhibition of arms in an Arabic country and British companies are there in force.
Feb 21, 2011
- Frank Parker
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Alternative Energy Sources: Wave Power
The oceans are a huge repository of the sun's energy. There are at least three ways to recover this energy. This article looks at one - wave power
Feb 19, 2011
- Frank Parker
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Big Society: Big Idea? Old Idea? Code for Cuts?
Is David Cameron's big idea a new idea or the reinvention of a long established principle that was destroyed by over-centralisation?
Feb 18, 2011
- Frank Parker
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Ireland's General Election 2011: The Party Leaders
As the election enters its final week with Fine Gael leading in the opinion polls, Suite101 provides a rough guide to the leaders of the five main parties
Feb 16, 2011
- Frank Parker
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