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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.

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S Colin Sheridan: Is Lennon cut out for Ireland frustration?

The Armagh man — unlike practically everybody else — has made no secret of his desire for the job, and of all the abilities he may list on his patchy resume, availability may be the most prescient one.

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

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S Colin Sheridan: Biden's approach to Gaza is morally bankrupt

It’s not even a year since US President Joe Biden stood on the banks of the river Moy and — as a self-proclaimed Son of Ballina — muttered the mother of all crowd pleasers “Oh, one more thing: Mayo for Sam!” It didn’t really matter what went before, ...

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

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S Colin Sheridan: Time for Ireland to act and support football-mad Palestine

A friendly against the Asian Cup heroes would be a good idea.

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Colin Sheridan: Being in charge of an EV induces anxiety

Colin Sheridan: Being in charge of an EV induces anxiety

There's one simple rule when you own an electric vehicle

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

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S Colin Sheridan: Sam and survival supersedes all in the league

The ball threw in throughout the divisions at the weekend. But how much does the league matter now?

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Standard of Irish writing 'higher than it’s ever been': Why books will outlive us all

S Standard of Irish writing 'higher than it’s ever been': Why books will outlive us all

Despite predictions of their imminent demise, many humble bookshops are learning to survive and thrive, writes Colin Sheridan

Sat, 27 Jan, 2024

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Colin Sheridan: You stay classy, Bryan Dobson

The inimitable anchorman is stepping down, one of a dying breed of anchors who delivered the news, without becoming it

Sat, 27 Jan, 2024

Colin Sheridan: Mayo's McStay seems unburdened by legacy trauma

Colin Sheridan: Mayo's McStay seems unburdened by legacy trauma

Kevin McStay's consistency in communicating outward is admirable.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

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S Colin Sheridan: Looking back on... 'Homeland'

TV show 'Homeland' packed an incredible punch, writes Colin Sheridan

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Colin Sheridan: To say Bill Belichick did it his way would be an understatement

S Colin Sheridan: To say Bill Belichick did it his way would be an understatement

His reputation as a strategist was unimpeachable, and his ability to out-think opposing coaches - especially in the clutch - was nothing short of miraculous.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024