Controversial senator Sharon Keogan helping presidential candidate Gareth Sheridan get councils' support

Gareth Sheridan canvassing at Tullamore Show on Sunday with his wife Heidi and daughter Roe. Picture: Alf Harvey

Independent senator Sharon Keogan has been assisting presidential election hopeful Gareth Sheridan in rallying the support of councillors.

Mr Sheridan, 35, confirmed at the weekend he was seeking a nomination to enter the race to replace Michael D Higgins.