'A horrible senseless loss': Tributes pour in for former RTÉ news2day presenter Nick Sheridan

Tributes have poured in for BBC journalist and former RTÉ news2day presenter, Nick Sheridan, who has died at the age of 32.

Mr Sheridan was originally from Wexford, he was both an author and a journalist, and had worked for BBC Scotland for several years.

Former minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, paid tribute to Mr Sheridan.

“So terribly sad to read this. It is truly awful. Nick was young, talented, vivacious, and full of potential. What a horrible, senseless loss. My thoughts are with his family, colleagues and many friends,” Ms Sturgeon wrote in tribute.

Gary Smith, Head of News and Current Affairs at BBC Scotland, called him a “wonderful colleague and a hugely talented journalist”.

“Nick has been a wonderful colleague. He was a hugely talented journalist, presenter and author - and one of those rare people who light up the lives of everyone around them. Funny, clever, kind. A lovely man,” said Gary Smith.

“Our hearts go out to his parents, to his partner and to all his family and friends,” he added.

“I cannot believe I've written this. Nick was the funniest, sharpest and best of hosts. He soothed me over many TV nerves and was just the loveliest, loveliest of men. What a ridiculous loss this is. Love to all Nick's family, colleagues and friends,” paid broadcaster Catriona Stewart in tribute.