*Gerry Murphy with Bernie Murphy and Sharon Egan. Photograph: Joe Buckley
EI Electronics stalwart, Gerry Murphy has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the St Patrick’s Day parade in Shannon.
In March 2024, Gerry retired as Purchasing Manager with Ei Electronics following a 51 year career with the Shannon company.
He has remained involved with Ei since then and has been a leading figure in helping the company generously support and back a number of initiatives in the locality helping countless organisations.
Murphy a Shannon resident was a co-founder of Love Shannon, the now defunct community council. Clare TD, Cathal Crowe (FF) previously described Gerry as “the friendly face of the company”. He stated, “Ei Electronics have been second to none in terms of supporting community projects like buying a brand new Order of Malta ambulance, providing equipment for Milford Hospice and financially donating to countless sports clubs and youth organisations. Mick Guinee is the outstanding Chief Executive of the company who has so generously donated to all of the above and in nearly all instances, Gerry Murphy has been the point of liaison for the community”.
Shannon Community Partnership said his selection as Grand Marshal was a fitting honour. “A true champion of Shannon, Gerry has played an enormous role in the growth, innovation and employment opportunities in our town through Ei Electronics. His leadership, commitment to our community in Shannon, and unwavering support of local initiatives make him a fitting and deserving Grand Marshal for 2026”.
This year’s parade in Shannon will take place on Monday March 17th from 14:30 with a jam-packed festival also on the cards.
Organised by Shannon Community Partnership, they said the parade “promises to be bigger, brighter and bursting with colour”. A spokesperson added, “We want floats. We want music. We want colour. We want creativity. We want you. Whether you’re a school, club, business, community group, sports team or just a gang of friends with a brilliant idea, get involved. Let’s bring the streets of Shannon alive again and make this parade one to remember. The more the merrier. The louder the better. The brighter the float, the bigger the cheer”.
