John D. Sheridan
Encyclopedia
John Desmond Sheridan 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 often are about his phobias or pet hates. Sheridan also wrote short pieces of poetry which were used by elocution teachers. One such poem was "Old Mr Nogginson:"
Old Mr Nogginson from Stirabout Lane
doesn't like sunshine and doesn't like rain
ice cream and lollipops he just can't stand
and he sticks out his tongue at the Stirabout band
He hates little girls no mater how nice
He won't have little boys at any price
But one thing he does like and that's quite plain
he likes old Mr Nogginson from Stirabout Lane.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
novelist, short story writer, and humourist. He was a frequent contributor to the Irish Independent
Irish Independent
The Irish Independent is Ireland's largest-selling daily newspaper that is published in both compact and broadsheet formats. It is the flagship publication of Independent News & Media.-History:...
newspaper. In addition to his novels and essays, he also published several books of poetry, and authored a biography of poet James Clarence Mangan
James Clarence Mangan
James Clarence Mangan, born James Mangan was an Irish poet.-Early life:Mangan was the son of a former hedge school teacher who took over a grocery business and eventually became bankrupt....
in 1937.
Sheridan released several short stories. Most of his stories are of a humorous nature and often are about his phobias or pet hates. Sheridan also wrote short pieces of poetry which were used by elocution teachers. One such poem was "Old Mr Nogginson:"
Old Mr Nogginson from Stirabout Lane
doesn't like sunshine and doesn't like rain
ice cream and lollipops he just can't stand
and he sticks out his tongue at the Stirabout band
He hates little girls no mater how nice
He won't have little boys at any price
But one thing he does like and that's quite plain
he likes old Mr Nogginson from Stirabout Lane.
External links
- John D. Sheridan Biography at Irish Writers Online, retrieved Sept 15 2007.