Four county councillors to back Sean Gallagher’s Áras bid

At least four county councillors are expected to formally back businessman Sean Gallagher’s presidential bid in the coming days as speculation continues to grow that the 2011 election runner-up is set to enter the race.

Informed sources said the councillors in different parts of the country will row in behind Mr Gallagher’s potential Áras bid this week in order to convince other local politicians crucial to his candidacy to support the businessman.