John Sheedy

John Sheedy (born 1959) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a goalkeeper with the Tipperary senior team.

Born in Portroe, County Tipperary, Sheedy first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor team, before later joining the under-21 hurling and junior teams. He made his senior debut during the 1983 championship. Sheedy had a brief career with Tipperary at senior level, making 7 championship appearances for Tipperary. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1985 championship.

His brother, Liam Sheedy, also played with Tipperary and is an All-Ireland-winning manager.

At club level Sheedy had a lengthy career with Portroe.

In retirement from playing, Sheedy became involved in team management and coaching. He was a selector with the Tipperary minor and intermediate team, while he has also been involved as a coach with club side Portroe.

Honours Team

Tipperary All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship (1): 1989 Munster Junior Hurling Championship (1): 1988, 1989 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1979 (sub), 1980 (sub) Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1979 (sub), 1980 (sub)