Maurice Sheridan

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.

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.

Managerial career 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.

Personal life Sheridan teaches at Coláiste Bhaile Chláir in Claregalway. His mother is originally from Salthill, and he lived nearby, which led to Sheridan eventually joining that club from Balla.

Career statistics

Honours Salthill–Knocknacarra All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship (1): 2006 Connacht Senior Club Football Championship (1): 2005 Galway Senior Football Championship (1): 2005

Mayo Connacht Senior Football Championship (1): 1996, 1997, 1999 National Football League (1): 2000-01