Friends and colleagues of Ciaran Shannon to hold tribute, fundraiser

Friends and colleagues of the late Ciaran Shannon will hold a tribute evening on Oct. 23, 2009 to raise funds for the education of his children.
Shannon came to Canada in 2001 and joined Marsh Canada as a general insurance broker. He quickly rose within the sales ranks to become the Number One producer, a tribute site to Shannon says.
In 2005 he left Marsh to join Hub International as a senior member of the executive team.
In 2007 he returned with his wife, Avril, and three children to Ireland where he was recently appointed sales manager of Arachas, Ireland’s largest broker.
Shannon also made his mark on the football pitch. He played at the national level in Ireland, and upon moving to Canada graced the pitch in Toronto where he was named club MVP of the Gaels during his tenure.
On June 27, 2009, Shannon was fatally injured in a car accident. He is survived by his three daughters, and wife, who is expecting their fourth child.
Details of the tribute evening can be found at www.ciaranshannoncanadatribute.com.
The event will be held at PJ O’Briens  in downtown Toronto, 39 Colborne Street, south of the King Edward hotel,  starting at 5:30PM.
Corporate sponsorships, silent auction prize  donations and any help offered would be much appreciated. To donate directly  to the education of Avril and Ciaran’s kids, please go to the website, and  click on the donate button.