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Your South Bend Connector for Real Estate, Hospitality, and Community
Matthew Sheldon is a South Bend entrepreneur building service-driven companies at the intersection of real estate, hospitality, and community. He leads Irish Management, is a partner in Gameday Your Way, and Connect 574, oversees a portfolio of 50+ high-end properties and helps deliver hospitality and community experiences for more than 50,000 people each year across the region.
As a Licensed REALTOR®, Matt helps clients buy, sell, and invest with a strategy-first approach grounded in real-world operations, long-term value, and deep local knowledge. His work is rooted in one simple belief: better outcomes come from better connection.
Matt proudly serves on the Holy Cross College Board of Trustees and is passionate about strengthening the region through leadership, mentorship, and meaningful community engagement.
The Platforms That Support the Work
Irish Management
Short-Term Rental Management & Guest Experience Specialists
Irish Management is South Bend’s leading short-term rental management company, overseeing a curated portfolio of 50+ high-end homes near the University of Notre Dame and throughout the region. Our team delivers elevated hospitality, consistent operations, and exceptional property care—ensuring every guest enjoys a comfortable, seamless stay.
We handle everything: guest communication, pricing optimization, turnover coordination, home setup, maintenance scheduling, and 24/7 support. Owners trust Irish Management to maximize revenue, protect their investments, and deliver a premium experience from booking to checkout.
Built with a service-first mindset, Irish Management focuses on reliability, transparency, and a hospitality standard that sets the tone for vacation rentals in South Bend.
Matthew Sheldon, REALTOR®
Real Estate Representation & Strategy
Matthew works directly with buyers, sellers, and investors who want a more thoughtful, connected real estate experience.
As a Licensed REALTOR®, he helps clients navigate purchases, sales, and investment decisions with a strategy-first approach rooted in real-world operations, hospitality standards, and deep local knowledge. This means decisions are made with the full picture in mind: not just price, but long-term performance, experience, and flexibility.
Whether you are buying your first home, investing in a rental, relocating, or evaluating opportunities in South Bend and beyond, Matthew acts as your guide, advocate, and connector throughout the entire process.
Gameday Your Way
Premium Tailgates, Hospitality, Transportation & Catering
Gameday provides everything you need for a seamless, stress-free football weekend. From full-service tailgate setups and transportation packages to catering delivery and rental equipment, we make it easy to enjoy your gameday without the hassle. Whether you need simple essentials like a cooler or table, or a full VIP experience with private travel, black car service, and a fully catered private tailgate, Gameday has an option for every level of fan.
Gameday is proud to be an Official Partner of the University of Notre Dame and Soldier Field, delivering trusted hospitality experiences at two of the nation’s most iconic venues.
Gameday Production Services
Event Production for Brands, Universities & Live Experiences
Gameday Production Services (GPS) specializes in full-scale event production, including staging, audiovisual, lighting, sound, video, and onsite technical support. GPS works with universities, national brands, and corporate clients to produce polished, high-impact events that look professional and feel effortless.
Whether it’s a campus-wide event, corporate activation, VIP experience, or custom stage setup, GPS brings expert crews, industry-grade equipment, and seamless execution.
Connect 574
Community, Friendship & Local Business Connections
Connect 574 creates spaces where people can genuinely connect, build friendships, and feel at home in the South Bend community. Through thoughtfully curated events and partnerships with more than 40 local businesses, Connect 574 helps people plug into the people, places, and experiences that make our region unique.
Our mission is simple: help individuals feel connected—both socially and locally—by bringing them together and introducing them to South Bend’s vibrant small business community. Members enjoy meaningful experiences, exclusive perks, and opportunities to support local shops, restaurants, makers, and venues.
Connect 574 is for anyone looking to build friendships, explore the area, meet new people, discover local favorites, and feel a deeper sense of belonging.
