'He leaves a tremendous legacy of positivity and change': Micheál Sheridan dies following illness

THE death has been announced of Mercy University Hospital Foundation CEO, Micheál Sheridan after a short battle with cancer. 

Mr Sheridan was well-known for his work with charities in Cork. 

He first joined the Foundation in 2007 as its first employee, and a spokesperson for the Foundation said he saw grow to become one of the leading hospital foundations in the country. 

In 2021 Micheál left the Foundation to become CEO of Irish Community Air Ambulance, where he spent three years.

Earlier this year he was appointed CEO of the foundation. 

Announcing his passing this morning, the Mercy University Hospital Foundation said: "It is with great sadness that the Mercy University Hospital Foundation announces the passing of its CEO, Micheál Sheridan, after a short battle with cancer.

"On behalf of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors and the entire fundraising team, we extend our deepest sympathies to Micheál’s family - his wife Claire, and their four sons Éanna, Rían, Finn and Cealán; as well as to Micheál’s mother Marie and siblings Darina, Noírín, Sean and Niall."

The Foundation added: "While no words can adequately express our deep sorrow at losing our leader, the Foundation’s team is profoundly grateful for having had the opportunity to know, work with, and learn from Micheál. 

"Having worked in the not-for-profit sector in Ireland for over 25 years, Micheál was always passionate about the role that charities play in improving the lives of people across the island of Ireland. 

"He has had a huge impact across all of the many organisations and projects he was involved in, and leaves behind a tremendous legacy of positivity and change."