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The Irish surname
Sheridan originated in Granard, Co. Longford, where the family were 'Erenagh
' of Granard that is herlditary lay lords of the Church. This eshaulted
position gave the family all the rights and favours granted to Church
leaders at the time. The name was first recorded in Granard in the 8th
century. From Granard the Sheridans spread throughout Ireland and indeed
the world. Famous bearers of the surname include writers, poets,
politicians, churchleaders, singers , sports people, actors and film
directors.
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