Maurice Sheridan (born 1974) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer. His league and championship career at senior level with the Mayo County team lasted nine seasons from 1995 until 2003.[1]

Playing career

Sheridan made his debut on the inter-county scene when he was picked for the Mayo under-21 team. He won back-to-back Connacht medals in this grade, however, an All-Ireland medal remained elusive. Sheridan made his senior debut during the 1995 championship. He was a regular on the starting fifteen over much of the next decade and won three Connacht medals and one National Football League medal. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.[citation needed]

Management

Sheridan oversaw NUI Galway to the final of the 2018 Sigerson Cup. In January 2021, Sheridan was appointed manager of the Mayo under-20 county team.[2]

Personal life

Sheridan teaches at Coláiste Bhaile Chláir in Claregalway.[3]

Career statistics

Team Season Connacht All-Ireland Total
Apps Score Apps Score Apps Score
Mayo 1995 1 0-00 0 0-00 1 0-00
1996 3 1-18 3 0-15 6 1-33
1997 3 0-21 2 0-07 5 0-28
1998 1 0-03 0 0-00 1 0-03
1999 3 0-18 1 0-03 4 0-21
2000 0 0-00 0 0-00 0 0-00
2001 2 0-09 1 0-04 3 0-13
2001 0 0-00 0 0-00 0 0-00
2003 2 0-02 1 0-05 3 0-07
Total 15 1-71 8 0-34 23 1-105

Honours

Salthill-Knocknacarra
Mayo

References

  1. ^ "The 2001 Mayo team: where are they now?". The Mayo News. 20 April 2010. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Sheridan is new Mayo U20 boss". Hogan Stand. 14 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Mayo legend Andy Moran takes first major step into management". The 42. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
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