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Here you will find everything you need to keep you in touch with SCHM alumni news, your old classmates and any academic queries you might have. All alumni are ‘members’ – you can sign in above to update your details, search for classmates or alumni by country, access memorabilia…
If you are moving country or thinking of further study – the Academic Records tab should have all the information and links you require. Alumni Chapters, News, Jobs and Events are also listed above so feel free to look around.
For login issues or any other questions you might have, use the ‘Ask’ bubble below or email the Alumni Office who will be glad to help.
As a support for Alumni all over the world who are going through unprecedented difficulty, a few Alumni have offered to run a “Wellbeing for SCHM Alumni” Series in November.
For each of the 5 Mondays in November 2020, there will be a 30 minute session at 09:00 which you are invited to join – each session will focus on a different topic…more details including registration link >> here
Who knew that these Alumni Events would be the last for a very long time?
The first Alumni event of 2020 took place in O’Brien’s Pub & Restaurant in Midtown, NY and and there was another special event in Claridge’s Hotel for the first London event of 2020. More details and lots of photos of both events available >> here.
Shannon College of Hotel Management is running its 3rd MSc in Business and Hospitality. If you are interested in finding out more, click here
Graduates
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Academic Transcripts
The Academic Administration office can assist with queries about Academic Transcripts and results.
Chapters
There are a number of Alumni Chapters all over the world and these Chapters regularly meet up.
Memory Lane
A constantly updated archive of memories from your college days – photos and memorabilia.
Jobs Board
Latest Jobs
Graduate Sales & Marketing Assistant – Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
We are inviting applications for a Graduate Sales & Marketing Assistant: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hospitality graduate/ business and marketing graduate to join the sales & marketing team at Sheen Falls Lodge to start and /or develop their career in sales & marketing. Duties: This role will be involved in all aspects of hotel sales and marketing, […]
Director of Human Resources – The Merrion, Dublin
The Merrion, Dublin’s finest luxury hotel is now recruiting for a Director of Human Resources. The success of The Merrion Hotel depends on the commitment of each and every member of our Team. The hospitality & service we provide to our guests must be the very best at all times The Role We are looking for a passionate individual to […]
Duty Manager – Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare. Co. Kerry
We are currently inviting applications for a Duty Manager at Sheen Falls Lodge. The successful candidate will join and support the management team in effectively managing the day to day operation of the hotel. Key responsibilities: To work as part of the management team, working shifts including early and late shifts, weekends and public holidays To have an in-depth […]
Director of Sales – Dublin
Director of Sales reporting into a Commercial Director based in Dublin, starting mid summer, with interviews being held now. They are looking for an individual in a senior corporate sales role with an expansive network and must be based in Dublin already. For further information, please contact >> Dermot Herlihy.
Group Sales and Marketing Manager – O’Donoghue Ring Hotels, Co. Kerry
O’Donoghue Ring Hotels is a collection of family owned luxury Kerry hotels which include the 4 *Killarney Plaza Hotel, 4 *The Killarney Avenue Hotel, 4 *The Killarney Towers Hotel and 3* The River Island Hotel in Castle island. They are now hiring for a Group Sales and Marketing Manager. The main responsibilities of this role are: To lead the Sales […]
News Articles
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Ann Geary (1961) R.I.P.
We were saddened to hear of the passing of a graduate and great friend of Shannon College – Ann Geary. Ann graduated in 1961 and keeping it in the family, Ann’s daughter Breeta also attended Shannon College and graduated in 1992. For almost a half a century, Ann successfully ran and managed the Pontoon Bridge Hotel, Co. Mayo with her […]
Brigid Harvey (2004) RIP
The Class of 2004 lost a second classmate on August 10th 2020 when Brigid Harvey passed away suddenly. Brigid was Operations Manager of the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre and was due to return to work shortly after maternity leave following the birth of her second little girl. Brigid was universally liked. Reminiscing on her passing, her classmates all remember Brigid as […]
Alumni COVID weekly chats
Just after COVID-19 bacame a stark reality in Europe, Marjorie Sundström (2012) suggested that alumni should have an online chat to discuss all things COVID and on March 20th, we had our chat on MS Teams. We averaged 20-25 attendees that day with alumni ranging from the 1970’s up to graduates from the week before in 2020 and from Asia […]
#HospitalityFeedTheHeroes
At the start of May, Shannon College launched a campaign for #HospitalityFeedTheHeroes. We decided to raise funds for an Irish COVID-19 related charity. In an effort to support Irish frontline heroes whilst also supporting the hospitality industry, we linked up with #FeedTheHeroes for our campaign. #FeedTheHeroes worked with local Food suppliers to provide nourishing and essential meals to all frontline […]
Alan Howell (1990) RIP
The Class of 1990 were devastated to learn that they lost another beloved classmate on June 3rd 2020 when Alan Howell passed away peacefully after a very brave battle. Alan is remembered as a music loving gentleman who was always in the middle of every party. Driving his mum’s Mini features in many SCHM stories and the speech his dad […]
Conor Britton (1976) RIP
The Class of 1976 were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Conor Britton in March 2020. Many hospitality staff throughout the county will remember the Rossnowlagh man fondly as “the person in charge” of the Cert Hotel School which took place every Winter in Bundoran’s Great Northern Hotel. He also worked in a managerial position in the […]
Events
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January 2020 – O’Briens Pub and Restaurant
Almost 30 alumni descended on Des O’Brien’s pub in Midtown, NY for the very first alumni event of 2020. Apart from those based in NY – it was great to see those who travelled to attend – notably Ricardo Bowleg from Jamaica and Darina O’Dowd-Padian from Texas! A big welcome to Hugh O’Donovan (1976) also who was attending his first […]
January 2020 Get Together
The London Chapter Alumni event to coincide with the 2020 Viva Voce interviews was amazing in both turnout and venue ⭐️ Once again Eugene Leonard (2002) and Jim Lyons (2008) hosted a magnificent gathering in Claridge’s – thank you both so much. Your generosity as hosts for the 3rd time is so appreciated. Thank you to everyone for turning out […]
London Get Together – October 2019
Corrigan’s Mayfair Monday October 14th 2019 was a good day!! True Irish Hospitality from Corrigans in Mayfair for the London Chapter get together, stunning setting, great food and not an empty glass in sight. Thank you to 50+ alumni for coming out great to see the #ShannonFamily #SCHM #LondonAlumni #CorrigansMayfair #DickiesBar #IrishHospitality (📸 cred @feck_dog) and thank you as always to […]
Scottish Chapter Get together – July 2019
Thank you so much to Kieran Quinn (2001) for hosting a Get Together for Scottish Alumni and to all who supported the event! A quality turnout 😉
January 2017 – Irish Embassy Event
Such a special evening at the alumni event in the Irish Embassy – hosted by Ambassador Dan Mulhall and organised by the London Chapter – in particular Edward Bracken (1992).
London Get Together – July 2019
A great turnout for this Summer’s London get together. Over 60 alumni and final year students ventured from W1 to Shoreditch to our very generous hosts – Goose Island Brewpub. Amazing craft beers and pizza led us into the twilight. (📸cred: @feck_dog ) Thanks to Cian Brock (2013) for organising , Laura Dowling (2011) and Goose Island Brewpub for hosting and […]
