Ironside, 20 has made just six appearances for the Blades this season and has yet to score in a competitive fixture has joined the West Yorkshire club two divisions below in order to gain experience.
Halifax boss Neil Aspin told the club's official website: "Hopefully he will get
a few goals, which will then benefit his career when he goes back to
Sheffield United."
He will stay with the Shaymen until 5 January 2014 and could make his debut in tonight's home fixture with Hyde United.