Family and friends say their final goodbyes to Nick Sheridan, the late BBC Scotland presenter, as he is buried in his native Ireland. The funeral mass takes place at St Ibar's Church in Wexford, with a colourful wreath and framed pictures adorning his wicker coffin.
Heartbroken family members and friends of Nick Sheridan today bid their final farewell to the late BBC Scotland presenter as he was laid to rest in a touching ceremony in his native Ireland .
During the eulogy, Sheridan's older brother Brian described him as a 'talented and generous soul' who was 'a calming voice' in the family but who also 'loved the craic the most'. 'Singing and music were Nick's greatest gifts, whether performing the lead role in stage musicals or singing in this church at Christmas, his talent shone through and never failed to capture his audience.'
Sheridan's funeral mass is taking place at St Ibar's Church in his home county of Wexford, where his wicker coffin was seen adorned with flowers and pictures of the broadcasterPall bearers carry the casket at the funeral of TV presenter and journalist Nick Sheridan, at St Ibar's Church in Castlebridge, Co Wexford. Mr Sheridan died aged 32 after a 'short illness'.
'Our family has lost its guiding star, but we are so grateful to have had Nick in our lives for 32 years. Prayers were also offered for peace around the world, particularly in Ukraine, the Holy Land and other conflicts. Journalist Robbie Armstrong posted a photo of Mr Sheridan sat on a seawall with running gear on and said his friend had been 'taken far too early from a world you gave your absolute everything to'.
Mr Armstrong also shared footage of his friend singing in a pub and wrote: 'I twice saw you bring a bar into stunned silence by singing the Wexford Rebellion song Boolavogue in your angelic voice to rapturous applause. On Thursday lunchtime, BBC Reporting Scotland aired a tribute to Mr Sheridan, consisting of a black and white picture of him along with his years of life.The presenter's last post on X dated February 24 read: 'On air from 8am with your weekend edition of Good Morning Scotland, reflecting on 2 years since Putin's order for a Russian invasion of Ukraine.'
First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf paid tribute to Sheridan as he began his weekly questions in the Scottish Parliament chamber, describing him as a 'extremely talented journalist and author,' Sky News reported. Sheridan's co-host Fiona Stalker from BBC Scotland and Seven Days posted a touching tribute with photos of the pair.
Fiona Stalker wrote on X: 'There are no words. He was so very loved. I am so thankful for every minute with him. The very best' Sheridan was working on his upcoming fourth book, which tragically he won't see published in June of this year.
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