Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Barry Herridge is a psychotherapist. Originally from Ireland, he is most well-known as the ex-husband of Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor.
- Their marriage was famously short, lasting a mere 16 or 17 days before their initial split.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Barry Herridge was born on August 10, 1973, in Ireland. His parents are Barry Senior and Teresa. His mother grew up in Donaghmede in North Dublin.
- Barry was the fourth husband of Sinead O’Connor. The couple married in Las Vegas on December 8, 2011, and split up 16 or 17 days after the ceremony. The relationship then rocked back and forth, with multiple updates made on social media about their relationship status.
- After a few months, the couple broke up for good, much to the relief of Herridge’s family, who were quite perplexed by the relationship.
Early Life and Education :
- In 2006, Barry graduated from the Dublin Counseling and Therapy Centre. He studied there for three years. He then went on to study at the Liverpool John Moores University, where he studied consciousness and transpersonal psychology.
Career, Income, Salary and Net Worth :
- After pursuing an initial career in tech during his twenties, Barry decided to switch his focus to psychology. After his studies, he began a psychology practice in Dublin.
- Pursuing a career as a psychologist, Herridge secured a job at the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy.
- He has also been a team member of Substance Abuse Service Specific to Youth (SASSY). The office is situated in one of the poorest parts of London, where there are many social issues.
The Story of Sinead and Barry :
- Barry Herridge did not meet Sinead O’Connor by accident. Having a crush on her before ever meeting her in person, Herridge sent her a message via the Internet that managed to catch her attention amongst the plethora of other fan mail she receives. The messages were captivating enough for Sinead to respond to. The online exchanges soon led them to meet in person at a local café.
- The pair fell in love almost immediately, with Herridge proposing to her very shortly after they began dating.
- After being asked several times, O’Connor eventually complied, and the couple married in Las Vegas to an empty room. However, the marriage was documented by photographer John Gurzinski, who was hired by The Irish Independent to cover the wedding.
- O’Connor attributes their split as the media’s fault, claiming that the constant attention they received as a couple put pressure on Herridge, who was not used to that kind of attention.
- In 2014, Sinead suggested that the pair might give their marriage a second try. It is uncertain whether this took place or not.
- Herridge is described by his family as a shy person who likes to keep a low profile. Therefore it came as quite a surprise when he announced that he was in a relationship with such a well-known celebrity.
- Barry is Sinead’s fourth husband. She was earlier married to Stephen Cooney (from 2010–2011), Nicholas Sommerlad (from 2001–2004) and John Reynolds (from 1987–1991)