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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.

Sligo v Tipperary - Táilteann Cup

S Colin Sheridan: Pat Spillane at 70 - the last great unscripted man of Irish sport

Pat Spillane, turning 70 today, is the type of Irish sporting legend who becomes bigger the further removed they are from their playing days.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Colin Sheridan: DJ Carey’s wrongdoing not the only unsettling part of 'The Dodger' documentary

Colin Sheridan: DJ Carey’s wrongdoing not the only unsettling part of 'The Dodger' documentary

The RTÉ documentary raises questions about who benefits from such coverage, writes Colin Sheridan

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Troy Parrott and Séamus Coleman celebrate after the match 16/11/2025

S Colin Sheridan: Having miscalculated Ireland's chances, I had to roll the dice

If the measure of a moment’s magnificence is how long after it makes you smile, then last Sunday in Budapest was among the best we’ve ever had.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Colin Sheridan: Under Trump's plan, a VIP lounge of powerful nations is carving up Palestine

Colin Sheridan: Under Trump's plan, a VIP lounge of powerful nations is carving up Palestine

The UN Security Council 'increasingly resembles an Epstein Island of nations — a sun-bleached VIP lounge of the powerful.'

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

S Colin Sheridan: A nation’s footballing identity is shaped not by its loudest figures but its truest

Whatever Seamus Coleman has, sums up what's best about us - we should build on that.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Taking a Break in Between Lessons

Colin Sheridan: 'Six-seven' is the most irritating — and wonderful — nonsense of 2025

A new meaningless teen catchphrase is driving parents to distraction — and revealing just how wide the generational language gap has become

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

2025 Annual General Meeting of the Football Association of Ireland

Colin Sheridan: Almost right on Israel, the FAI fail to stand its ground

Even when Ireland gets it right, it fears being seen to do so. That’s the Irish condition, really.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Colin Sheridan: New York loves an underdog story. So will Mamdani’s substance match the style?

Colin Sheridan: New York loves an underdog story. So will Mamdani’s substance match the style?

Mamdani may not change the world, but he’s already changed the tone, writes Colin Sheridan

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

World Series - Los Angeles Dodgers v Toronto Blue Jays - Game Seven

S Colin Sheridan: Baseball forever young thanks to memorable World Series

Game 7, proved once again, it's a phrase that requires no embellishment.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Colin Sheridan: Ireland is moving so fast, it's forgotten its people

Colin Sheridan: Ireland is moving so fast, it's forgotten its people

We are a rich country masquerading as a poor one, run by people terrified of annoying people even richer

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025