Gallagher secures backing of Longford council

Dragon's Den panellist Sean Gallagher has today secured the preliminary support of Longford Co. Council in his bid to run for president.

After a meeting this evening the council decided that they will give the 48-year-old their support when the presidential race is announced in September.

The council is the first to back the Cavan entrepreneur since he announced his interest in seeking a nomination in May of this year.

This afternoon Mr Gallagher addressed Clare Co Council in the hope of securing its backing.