Patrick Gerald Walter Sharkey (born 26 August 1953 in Omagh) is a former Northern Irish international footballer.
Transferred to Ipswich Town in September 1973, he had to wait over two years for his League debut, Manchester City held 1–1 at Maine Road on 25 October 1975.
Never really established at Portman Road, Sharkey made his final top-flight appearance against Middlesbrough on 23 April 1977 and was released that summer.
Despite a career best tally of five goals, including a penalty strike against England 'keeper Peter Shilton in a 2–1 win over Stoke, Sharkey couldn't help the Stags avoid instant relegation.
New Mansfield boss Billy Bingham allowed Sharkey to leave Field Mill in the summer of 1978.