BBC presenter Nick Sheridan dies suddenly, aged 32, as shocked colleagues pay tribute to ‘talented’ journalist
Originally from Wexford in Ireland, the journalist presented Reporting Scotland, Drivetime, the Nine and Seven Days.The 32-year-old's funeral took place today in his home town in Ireland.The parish priest told mourners gathered at St Ibar's Church in Castlebridge on Wednesday that the BBC Scotland team were watching the mass on a livestream organised by Sheridan's friends.
"He was as much at home in the kitchen arguing over political correctness with dad as he was grilling an unfortunate guest on the couch of Seven Days or the Nine. The journalist's brother added: "To Nick's friends gathered here today, know that however much you loved him, you were loved back as much and more.
The Seamus Heaney poem The Given Note was read out during the funeral mass, marking the interest both sides of Sheridan's family have for music and the written word. "He was a hugely talented journalist, presenter and author - and one of those rare people who light up the lives of everyone around them.Nick was also remembered by former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who wrote on X: "So terribly sad to read this.He said: "On behalf of the Scottish Government and the party I lead, I wanted to say how sad we were to learn of the loss of Nick Sheridan.
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