Career
Born in Portroe, County, Sheedy first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the minor team, before later joining the under-21 hurling and junior teams. He made his senior debut during the 1983 championship.
Sheedy enjoyed a brief career with, however, he enjoyed little success.
At club level Sheedy enjoyed a lengthy career with Portroe. Throughout his inter-county career, Sheedy made 7 championship appearances foreign
His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1985 championship. In retirement from playing Sheedy became involved in team management and coaching.
He has served as a selector with the minor and intermediate team, while he has also been involved as a coach with club side Portroe.