Sheridan aiming to put Salthill on the map

FORMER Mayo star Maurice Sheridan has no qualms about playing for the often criticised Salthill-Knocknacarra, who contest the All-Ireland SFC club semi-final against Kilmacud Crokes tomorrow.

The Galway city side are sometimes slammed for attracting players from outside their own catchment area. But given that Sheridan’s mother came from the seaside suburb, he has no regrets about his move from Balla in his native county a few years ago.

“I knew a few lads from college and I have always lived in the area, so the progression was natural enough. My own club was on the slide a bit. I just needed a change of scenery. I chose the area I was living in,” he explained.