Former Munster Rugby star plays huge role in Tipperary's All-Ireland final success against Cork
The former Munster scrum-half was hailed for his role in
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Sheridan lifting the Liam MacCarthy Cup after Tipp's mentality inspired comeback
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The 36-year-old made an impact on the Tipp players that pushed them to All-Ireland glory
Many had ruled out the Premier county's chances before the sliotar was even thrown in.
So when they found themselves six points down at half-time after an injury time Cork goal, it looked an uphill battle for Liam Cahill's side.
The Tipp team showed their strong mental attitudes as they came out in the second half and outscored Cork 3-14 to 0-2 in the second half and won the All-Ireland for the first time in nine years.
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All-Ireland final standout performer Darragh McCarthy was also complimentary of the performance coache's role in the All-Ireland success when
The corner-forward who scored 1-13 in the Liam MacCarthy decider said: "It's all a mind game, really. If you let it get to you, you're going to be curled up in a ball at home in bed.
"Cathal Sheridan, our man, played a big part in that. I went in for a few chats to try sort the head out. You have to steel the mind and just forget about it.
Sheridan was forced into retirement from rugby due to injury aged just 28 after amassing 35 appearances for Munster between 2013 and 2017.
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During his time at
The Sligo man took up the role as Sports Psychologist with his former club UL Bohemians before landing a Mental Skills coaching role with Munster Rugby.
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A five month internship as a Performance Psychology Trained with the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York followed for the now All-Ireland winner.
In 2022 Sheridan became the Senior Sport Psychologist at Munster Rugby and has since overseen a URC win in 2023 against all odds as
The 2015 Pro 12 runner-up still remains in the role three years later and has been working with Tipp during the rugby off-season .
Sheridan has also been a huge advocate for mental health well being and has been an ambassador for IRUPA's (Rugby Players Ireland) Tackle Your Feelings campaign since 2016.
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