Shannon - Definition

Shannon can refer to the following:

• In Celtic mythology, the goddess of the river by the same name, the River Shannon
• A defunct Formula One constructor; see Shannon (Formula One)
• Four place names in Ireland:
  • Shannon Town the name of a new town in County Clare.
  • Shannon Free Zone a business park near the airport.
  • Shannon International Airport is the nearby airport and hub of several airlines.
  • River Shannon, Ireland's longest river and the most significant river in the British Isles.
• Four places in the United States:
  • Shannon, Illinois
  • Shannon County, Missouri
  • Shannon County, South Dakota
  • Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania
• A number of people:
  • Brenda Shannon Greene, who goes simply by Shannon, is an R&B singer most famous for her 1983 dance hit "Let The Music Play".
  • Claude E. Shannon was the most important founder of information theory.
  • Del Shannon is a rock singer/songwriter best known for his 1961 hit "Runaway".
  • Frederick A. Shannon was a herpetologist and medical doctor.
• Other
  • HMS Shannon one of several naval ships