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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.

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

Good Friday Agreement

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

TV Lewis 3

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

Electric Ireland Higher Education Championship Draw

S Colin Sheridan: College footballers and a great competition need protection

The Sigerson Cup and its players need space to breathe.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Paddy Power World Darts Championship 2023/24 - Day Six - Alexandra Palace

S Colin Sheridan: GAA should learn that if you're good enough you're old enough

Croke Park chiefs should look towards the Ally Pally...

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

The Two Johnnies - Photo by Ruth Medjber @ruthlessimagery

S Colin Sheridan: Watching The 2 Johnnies was as torturous as a family slideshow

Maybe I'm old and cynical, but jokes about ridin' and boobs are not for me, writes Colin Sheridan

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Sportsfile Images of the Year 2023

S Colin Sheridan: Harrington's parenting advice worth taking on board

The golf star offered his insight into helping a child enjoy sport.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Colin Sheridan: Smaller counties the big winners from JP McManus' €32m gift

S Colin Sheridan: Smaller counties the big winners from JP McManus' €32m gift

The conditionality of the donations — that the funds be distributed evenly to GAA, Camogie and Ladies Football clubs within each county — should be bittersweet music for county board executive officers.

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023