Gareth Sheridan suffers setback as Carlow rejects nomination bid in presidential race

Carlow County Council’s rejection leaves Gareth Sheridan scrambling for fresh support, while Kieran McCarthy and Maria Steen gain momentum in the presidential race
Gareth Sheridan suffers setback as Carlow rejects nomination bid in presidential race

Gareth Sheridan at the Shelbourne hotel. Picture: Gareth Chaney

Businessman Gareth Sheridan has missed out on a nomination from Carlow County Council in his bid to get on the ballot for next month's presidential election.

The news is a major setback for the pharma entrepreneur, who has the backing of two councils so far and had seen Carlow as a potential third.

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