This document summarizes reflections from a community-based research project involving partnerships between an academic institution and two community organizations in Ireland. It describes the process of conducting community-based and participatory research with the organizations, focusing on issues identified by community partners, levels of participation, and outcomes. It also discusses a subsequent phase where participants collaboratively reflected on and analyzed the research process, outcomes, and impacts through facilitated workshops and techniques. Key challenges and lessons learned are provided, including the importance of clarifying roles, appreciating the complexity of change, and sustaining engagement.