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John Desmond Sheridan (1903 — 1980) was an Irish novelist, short story writer, and humourist. He was a frequent contributor to the Irish Independent newspaper. In addition to his novels and essays, he also published several books of poetry, and authored a biography of poet James Clarence Mangan in 1937.

Sheridan released several short stories. Most of his stories are of a humorous nature and often are about his phobias or pet hates. Sheridan also wrote short pieces of poetry which were used by elocution teachers. One such poem was "Old Mr Nogginson:"

Old Mr Nogginson from Stirabout Lanedoesn't like sunshine and doesn't like rainice cream and lollipops he just can't standand he sticks out his tongue at the Stirabout bandHe hates little girls no mater how niceHe won't have little boys at any priceBut one thing he does like and that's quite plainhe likes old Mr Nogginson from Stirabout Lane.

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