REINSTATING the Shannon Diary has been heralded as one of the biggest successes achieved by the Shannon Community Partnership (SCP) this year.
Treacy’s Oakwood Hotel in Shannon was the venue for the Annual General Meeting of the SCP held on Friday November 14th.
Chairperson Siobhán Boyd highlighted a year of progress for SCP including the success of Culture Night Shannon 2024 and Culture Night Shannon 2025, the expansion of seven active Task Groups, strengthened partnerships with Clare County Council, Shannon Municipal District, Clare Local Development Company and Creative Ireland, and the continued development of SCP as the central advocacy body for the town.
Growth in governance, communication and community engagement was outlined by Joanne Begley in the secretary’s report. Key achievements included the revitalisation of the Shannon Diary, increased social media reach, regular bi-monthly meetings with the Shannon Municipal District, and the coordination of multiple task groups working across areas such as Age Friendly, Arts and Culture, Disability, Health and Wellbeing, Sustainability and Housing & Neighbourhood. Joanne also reported on the grants and sponsorship secured over the past year to support SCP’s projects and events.
SCP recorded a total income of €13,372,44, Geraline Lambert detailed in the treasurer’s report. This comprised of grants, contributions and a transfer from Love Shannon, and expenditure of €6,776.38. This resulted in an income in excess of expenditure of €4,146.61, which stands as the closing bank balance at 31 May 2025. Geraldine acknowledged the vital support of Ei Electronics, other funders and sponsors in enabling SCP to cover administrative costs, reinstate the monthly Shannon Diary & Newsletter and deliver key community events such as Culture Night.
Shannon Community Partnership Board 2026:
Chairperson: Siobhán Boyd
Vice Chairperson: Don O’Sullivan
Secretary and Funding Officer: Joanne Begley
Treasurer: Geraldine Lambert
Public Relations Officer (PRO): Denise O’Brien
Board Members: David O’Halloran, Sue Corcoran, Derek Clune and Sam Stephens
