Kerry County Council backs Gareth Sheridan for presidential bid 

Independent Niall O’Callaghan said he was proposing Gareth Sheridan, saying he was a deserving candidate and a young person experienced in business and in life

Gareth Sheridan. File picture: Gareth Chaney

Businessman Gareth Sheridan has received the backing of Kerry County Council in his bid to get on the presidential election ballot paper.

The council has nominated Mr Sheridan following the presidential hopeful's pitch last week. Candidates need the backing of four local authorities or 20 Oireachtas members to get on the ballot paper.