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Colin Sheridan

Colin Sheridan is a writer and columnist. A former officer in the Irish Defence Forces he has extensive deployment experience as a peacekeeper with the United Nations, having lived and worked in the former Yugoslavia, West Africa, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Palestine.

Athletes Return from European Athletics Championships

S Colin Sheridan: From the sublime to ridiculous and back again

Yes, it was a week that swung from the sublime to the absolute ridiculous and back again, from excellence on the track, to the undignified hoisting of councillors in count centres

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024

Father and son

S Colin Sheridan: Does society still expect a wartime dad?

Regardless of the crippling consequences of society’s low expectations of men, the day of reckoning comes to all dads, writes Colin Sheridan

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024

Robbie Keane during the post-match press conference 14/3/2024

Colin Sheridan: In passing over Robbie Keane, the FAI can finally do something right

There is literally no scenario I want to see Robbie Keane as the next manager of our national soccer team.

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Colin Sheridan: Bilderberg's Chatham House Rule may apply

S Colin Sheridan: Bilderberg's Chatham House Rule may apply

Your crummy little meeting doesn’t mean diddly squat unless it’s conducted under a rule. Preferably the Chatham House Rule

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays v Baltimore Orioles

Colin Sheridan: Baseball finally catching up with troubled racial past

Last Wednesday, Major League Baseball took a major - if long overdue - step, correcting the sport’s troubled past regarding race relations in America.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Designer Holly Johnston tells us about ???The Bridgerton Garden' created for this year's Chelsea Flower Show, and how to channel

S Colin Sheridan: Being aware of privilege can make a role model

She may not think of herself as a role model, but if you’re looking for one for your daughter or son, Nicola Coughlan may be a pretty good place to start

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Manchester City v Manchester United - Emirates FA Cup - Final - Wembley Stadium

S Colin Sheridan: Another fine mess as Cup win just a parting gift for Ten Hag

The Dutch boss will be fine whatever happens at Old Trafford.

Mon, 27 May, 2024

76th Cannes Film Festival

S Colin Sheridan: Why AI mess would make you long for the good old days

This past week saw three utterly depressing, remarkably apposite examples of AI gone bad

Sat, 25 May, 2024

Both teams celebrate in front of the Mono Stand after Palestine win at Dalymount Park 15/5/2024

S Colin Sheridan: Bohs show class, panache and moral courage

The joy of the Palestinian players - not to mention the quality of their play under the emotional circumstances - was transformative in its power.

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

S Colin Sheridan: Cork-Limerick game another GAA classic not on your TV

The brilliance of the GAA has seen significant growth, but the introduction of a streaming service may threaten to alienate the grassroots that made it special

Sat, 18 May, 2024