Born in Builth Wells, Wales, he played 46 times for the Republic of Ireland national team and scored the country's first ever goal in a FIFA World Cup finals.
Sheedy left Goodison Park in 1992 after 10 years on a free transfer to join Newcastle United, and helped them win the Division One title, and promotion to the Premier League, in 1992–93.
Although born in Wales, Sheedy held Irish citizenship from birth and chose to play for the Republic of Ireland national team.
[4] He played 46 times for Ireland scoring nine goals, including one in a game in the 1990 FIFA World Cup against England.
[6] On 17 December 2020, Sheedy was appointed manager of League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford, with Mike Newell as assistant.