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She has achieved a considerable amount in her career. However, Cavan footballer Aishling Sheridan still regards her O’Connor Cup success with DCU Dóchas Éireann back in 2018 as one of her ‘favourite sporting memories’.

After suffering semi-final defeats to the same opposition in the previous two seasons, Sheridan and the capital college were determined to get the better of the University of Limerick when the two sides clashed in an O’Connor Cup showpiece at the National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown a little over seven years ago.

Part of a star-studded forward line that also included Niamh Kelly, Sarah Rowe (both Mayo), Aishling Moloney (Tipperary), Aoibhin Cleary and Vikki Wall (both Meath), Sheridan contributed 1-1 to help DCU squeeze over the line on a final score of 2-12 to 0-17.

Speaking ahead of the O’Connor Cup extravaganza at Queen’s University in Belfast this weekend, Sheridan described the DCU side – which also included established Dublin stars Leah Caffrey and Lauren Magee – as one of the best she has played on.

“I still highlight that as probably one of my favourite sporting memories. It was my final year in DCU, and it was such a special year, I think, for our team. We lost the year before, and I think it was always tight between us and UL, or UCC was always knocking on the door as well,” Sheridan explained.

“It was a really special year for that team in DCU. It really is probably one of my highlights in my sporting career because I got to play with such unbelievable athletes and footballers that year. It’s probably one of the best teams I’ve ever been a part of. Definitely a really good memory to have.”

Just a few months on from that O’Connor Cup triumph, Sheridan graduated from DCU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Therapy and Training. While she initially focused on the former by working with a number of football teams, her playing commitments with Cavan and Mullahoran were always going to make this a difficult pursuit in the long run.

This ultimately led to her going down the training route, and in addition to securing a personal trainer degree, she also obtained a certification in nutrition.

She subsequently signed terms with Aussie Rules outfit Collingwood ahead of their 2020 campaign in the AFLW, but after finding herself back home in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Sheridan launched her own online coaching business.

Through tailored workout routines, progress tracking and continuous support, At Aish Fit offers a holistic approach that integrates fitness training with personalised meal plans and nutritional advice. It has come on in leaps and bounds in the past few years, and Sheridan credits social media for helping her business grow to its current level of strength.

“I started doing online classes during Covid, and that is then where it brought me into the space I’m working in now. Being able to do a bit more coaching, and I’ve done Pilates now since, really expanded that whole health, fitness and wellness area.

“I think social media is so important. Especially for any business growth. Being able to post maybe recipes or workouts online is a big part of my job as well. I just love to help people; really, that’s where my passion comes from. I’m so, so grateful to have this as my job because it is truly something that I enjoy and love.”

Despite operating her own business, Sheridan continued to maintain a professional career with Collingwood – featuring regularly for them from 2021 to 2023. However, after opting to put herself on the inactive list for last year’s edition of the AFLW, she was back on home soil for the vast majority of 2024.

Although she also decided to take a break from inter-county duty during this period, Sheridan did line out at club level and was a key figure for Mullahoran as they claimed intermediate club championship honours in both Cavan and Ulster.

“I took the year out last year, and I think it just gave me a chance to experience different things. I got to travel a bit more than I ever have. I got to visit family and relations in South Africa, which we had never met before. It just gave me that bit of freedom and that bit of time off playing inter-county or playing AFLW, which then allowed me to play club.

“I hadn’t played club championship in three years, so I was kind of excited to get back playing with my club and a lot of the girls that I had grown up with or coached from a very young age. Didn’t know we’d have such a successful year with Mullahoran. I think it ended up just being a really good year, which I’m very, very grateful for.”

Sheridan has also enjoyed success on the inter-county front as she was a teenage panellist when Cavan won the TG4 All-Ireland intermediate football championship in 2013. Joining her on the Breffni squad back then were her sisters Mona and Geraldine, while their father Gerry was also joint-manager of the team for their final success over Tipperary.

Cavan are now back in the second-tier following their relegation from the All-Ireland senior championship two years ago, and the now 28-year-old Sheridan will be a big part of their bid to reclaim the Mary Quinn Memorial Cup.

In the wake of officially ending her time with Collingwood last December, Sheridan returned to the Cavan fold and has started all five games they have played to date in Division 3 of the Lidl National Football League.

The Ulster outfit is currently leading the way in the NFL third-tier ahead of their sixth round meeting against Laois tomorrow week (March 23rd), but Sheridan believes nothing is set in stone when it comes to claiming the two promotion spots in the division.

“I think we’re kind of exactly where we want to be at this stage of the league, but I think if you even look at the top of the table, it’s anyone’s final. There’s a lot of teams quite close. We’re happy where we are, but still, the next two games will be extremely important for us,” Sheridan added.

In a move that’s already got country music fans buzzing, Deadline broke the news that “Yellowstone” mastermind Taylor Sheridan has joined forces with country icon Blake Shelton to bring a new reality series to CBS. The show, titled “The Road,” promises to deliver a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the music industry while discovering the next big artist in country music.

Set to launch this Fall, the show follows superstar musician Keith Urban as he takes emerging artists on the road, with these hopefuls performing as his opening acts. These budding stars will battle it out for a spot in the next city, competing for a chance to remain on the tour and make a name for themselves. Urban’s involvement in the series is a natural fit, given his vast experience in the music world and his previous stints as a judge on “American Idol” and “The Voice.”

The excitement around “The Road” is already palpable, and for fans in North Texas, the journey kicks off this March. Urban will perform at Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall in Fort Worth on March 2, followed by a show at The Factory in Deep Ellum, Dallas, on March 5. These concerts will feature emerging musicians competing for a chance to continue on the tour, with the final stop being the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2. Tickets for the shows are free, though they will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so fans will have to move quickly.

As for what makes “The Road” stand out from other music competition shows, Urban himself explained the real-world challenge the artists will face, “I spent a lot of my underage life playing in some seedy pubs, sometimes just for the bartender,” Urban said. “So I love the idea of throwing artists into a real-world environment to find out if they are artists. It’s where the rubber meets the road. But it’s the only road to take if you want to be a performer.”

Shelton, Urban, and Sheridan have been working together for months to bring this vision to life. Sheridan, known for his gritty and uncompromising storytelling in “Yellowstone,” said, “There is a revolution taking place in country music. Building a platform with Blake for the next leaders of that revolution is an incredibly exciting venture.”

The series will strip away the gloss of shiny stages and studio audiences, offering viewers an unfiltered look at what it takes to make it in the music business.

It’s a true labor of love for the show’s team, including executive producers David Glasser and Lee Metzger, who’ve been collaborating with Shelton and Sheridan to bring “The Road” to life.

The real beauty of “The Road,” however, is its authenticity. With the artists touring in real venues and working to win over local fans, it’s a departure from typical reality shows where the competition is often dictated by flashy studio sets and audience votes. This is as much about the grind of the road as it is about talent.

The final performance at the Ryman Auditorium will be a crowning moment for one of the contestants, as they’ll have proven their mettle to not only Urban but also the fans who have followed their journey across the country. It’s a true testament to what it takes to succeed in the world of country music, where it’s all about the journey — and the fans who cheer you on along the way.

As the show gears up for its fall premiere, “The Road” is already shaping up to be a game-changer in the world of music competition TV. Fans can look forward to a series that’s as much about discovering raw talent as it is about the heart and soul of the country music world. And with stars like Shelton, Sheridan, and Urban at the helm, it’s guaranteed to be entertaining.

"It’s always a thrill to host a premiere at Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall!" celebrity chef Tim Love said. "Taylor Sheridan always puts Fort Worth first when launching a new show, and I’m incredibly honored that CBS has chosen Tannahill’s and the Stockyards as the backdrop for this exciting new music competition. Let the best rise to the top 'On the Road'!"

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