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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 was a 30 minute session at – each session focused on a different topic…more details >> 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
Search for old classmates by Year or Geographical Location and update your own details.
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
Assistant Financial Controller – Holiday Inn Kensington Forum
Holiday Inn Kensington Forum has a vacancy for an Assistant Financial Controller. For further information on this role, please contact Simon McLaughlin.
Duty Manager/Ocean Bar Supervisor – The Armada Hotel, Spanish Point
This is a dual role which includes Duty Manager Shifts together with responsibility for the Ocean Bar – one of our Food & Beverage outlets in the hotel. Maximize guest satisfaction by offering fast, efficient and correct service, according to service standards, to both the guests and employees under the general guidance of the General Manager and the Deputy General […]
Weddings and Events Operations Manager – The Armada Hotel, Spanish Point
A superb opportunity has arisen for an experienced Weddings & Events Operations Manager to join our team at the Armada Hotel, Spanish Point, Co Clare The Armada Hotel is an award-winning wedding venue located on the Wild Atlantic Way in the West of Ireland. It boasts one of the largest spaces in the region, with floor to ceiling views of […]
F&B Services Manager – InterContinental The George Edinburgh
The Job We are getting ready for what is to come. At InterContinental The George Edinburgh we are looking for an F&B Services Manager to join our team. If you are someone who strives for perfection, enjoys sharing your knowledge of Food and Beverage and the city with guests and colleagues alike then this is a great #opportunity for you. […]
Senior Assistant Manager – 4* Hotel in the South of Ireland
A Senior Assistant/Operations Manager role has become available in this very popular hotel and would be ideal for somebody who has recently graduated. The role is very F&B focused and the ideal candidate will be ambitious and bursting with hospitality. In terms of career progression, there is strong mentorship and support for successful candidate. For further information, please contact Tracy […]
News Articles
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Michael Parkes (1974) R.I.P.
The Shannon Family were shocked to hear the very sad news that Michael passed away suddenly on December 5th 2020. Along with his brother Ralph Parkes (1979), Michael was very well known and successful in Limerick. The Limerick Post newspaper have a lovely write-up on Michael. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Michael’s family, friends and classmates at this very […]
jeremy Hutchinson (1975) R.I.P.
David Wilkinson contacted me on November 29th with the very sad news that the Class of 1975 has lost another dear classmate. Jeremy Hutchinson had passed away in the early hours with his dear wife Janet by his side. Jeremy is fondly remembered by so many in the hospitality industry – most recently having been Dean in Les Roches, Switzerland. […]
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 […]
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 […]
