Gareth Sheridan wins Tipperary backing in push for presidential election nomination

Gareth Sheridan now has support from Tipperary and Kerry councils, needing just two more nominations to secure a presidential ballot place

Presidential candidate Gareth Sheridan. Picture: Gareth Chaney/PA Wire

Gareth Sheridan has received the backing of Tipperary County Council in his bid to secure a place on the ballot paper for October's presidential election.

Mr Sheridan received 17 votes in favour of his nomination, compared to three for Kieran McCarthy, the Independent Cork City councillor.