Shannon College of Hotel Management
Coláiste Ósta na Sionna | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1951 |
| Founder | Brendan O'Regan |
| Director | Phillip J. Smyth |
Administrative staff | 27 |
| Students | 397 |
| Location | , County Clare , |
| Affiliations | NUI (2000–present) University of Galway NCEA (1993–2001) |
| Website | shannoncollege.com |
Shannon College of Hotel Management was founded in 1951 as Ireland's first designated college of hotel management. Since 2015 it is fully incorporated into the University of Galway. The college was founded by Brendan O'Regan and is based in Shannon Airport, County Clare. It was set up with input from Aer Rianta. Shannon College offers programmes at foundation, certificate, degree and masters level. Shannon College also offers executive education and short programmes. Graduates of Shannon College are also recognised by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), the International Hotel and Restaurant Association and the Irish Hospitality Institute.