title: John D. Sheridan
text: # John D. Sheridan
  
  John Desmond Sheridan (1903–1980) was an Irish novelist, short story writer, and humourist. He was a frequent contributor to the Irish Independent newspaper. In addition to his novels and essays, he also published several books of poetry, and authored a biography of poet James Clarence Mangan in 1937.
  
  Sheridan released several short stories. Most of his stories are of a humorous nature and are often about his phobias or pet hates.
  
  