John Sheedy

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John Sheedy
Personal information
Irish name Seán Ó Síoda
Sport Hurling
Position Goalkeeper
Born 1959
Portroe, County Tipperary, Ireland
Club(s)
YearsClub
 Portroe
Club titles
Tipperary titles 0
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCountyApps (scores)
1983-1985
 Tipperary 7 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0

John Sheedy (born 1959) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a goalkeeper with the Tipperary senior team. [1]

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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 enjoyed a brief career with Tipperary, however, he enjoyed little success.[ citation needed ]

At club level Sheedy enjoyed a lengthy career with Portroe.[ citation needed ]

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

Throughout his inter-county career, Sheedy made 7 championship appearances for Tipperary. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1985 championship.[ citation needed ]

In retirement from playing Sheedy became involved in team management and coaching. He has served as a selector with the Tipperary minor and intermediate team, while he has also been involved as a coach with club side Portroe. [2] [3]

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Team

Tipperary

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References

  1. ↑ "Profile: John Sheedy". Tipp GAA Archives. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  2. ↑ Shannon, Kieran (3 May 2013). "Liam Sheedy: Keeping all the balls in the air". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Sheedy's brother named Tipp minor selector". Hogan Stand. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
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