8 d. ago Debunked: Candidates who want to run for President of Ireland do not need government backing

Mary Robinson won the presidency without a government party nomination.

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1 week ago Maria Steen ‘needs just three more nominations’ to enter presidential race

The local authority route is no longer viable after most councils decided not to nominate any candidate, with the majority of councillors from the largest parties choosing to oppose independent hopefuls.

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1 week ago Gareth Sheridan concedes bid to get on the Áras ballot as council route closes for hopefuls

Maria Steen is now the only Áras hopeful that has a shot at making it onto the ballot as she chases down Oireachtas members.

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1 week ago Gareth Sheridan’s bid for presidency failed because opponents declined to facilitate him

Businessman ran decent campaign, getting half way to securing a nomination, but council policies have changed

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1 week ago LIVE: Gareth Sheridan concedes bid to get on the Áras ballot as Maria Steen chases nominations

Sheridan had three councils in his sights today, while Steen is chasing both councils and Oireachtas members.

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1 week ago LIVE: Gareth Sheridan misses out in Meath and Offaly as he and Maria Steen chase Áras nominations

Sheridan had three councils in his sights today, while Steen is chasing both councils and Oireachtas members.

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1 week ago Gareth Sheridan suffers setback after failing to secure Meath nomination

14 members of the county council voted against a proposal to nominate the entrepreneur, with 13 backing the proposal.

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1 week ago LIVE: Gareth Sheridan loses out by single vote in Meath as he and Maria Steen chase Áras nominations

Sheridan has three councils in his sights today, while Steen is chasing both councils and Oireachtas members.

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1 week ago Gareth Sheridan fails to secure presidential nomination from Meath County Council

Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan seek to secure place in race for the Áras on crucial day for prospective candidates

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1 week ago LIVE: Uncertainty over Gareth Sheridan's bid to Louth Council as he and Maria Steen chase nomination

There is some uncertainty over Sheridan’s Louth County Council appearance due to a failure by Sheridan to get the required documents in on time.

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2 w. ago Áras Race: Former Cork mayor Kieran McCarthy picks up surprise nomination at Waterford council

Councils in the south-east and Dublin are meeting today.

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2 w. ago Four more councils meeting today to decide nominations for president

Councils in the south-east and Dublin are meeting today.

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2 w. ago Gareth Sheridan eyes up three specific county councils in push for final nominations

This week has seen Sheridan get closer to getting on the ballot.

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2 w. ago Fine Gael election chief quizzed on what happens to councillor who defied party to back Sheridan

Fine Gael had instructed its councillors not to support the nomination of independent candidates for the presidential election.

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2 w. ago Potential sanctions on Fine Gael councillor for backing Sheridan a ‘matter for Executive Council’

Fine Gael had instructed its councillors to oppose the nomination of independent candidates for the presidential election, but a councillor in Tipperary backed Gareth Sheridan.

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2 w. ago 'Her view and that's fine': FG election chief sidesteps questions on sanctions for backing Sheridan

Fine Gael had instructed its councillors to oppose the nomination of independent candidates for the presidential election, but a councillor in Tipperary backed Gareth Sheridan.

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2 w. ago Fine Gael election chief quizzed on what will happen councillor who defied party to back Sheridan

Fine Gael had instructed its councillors not to support the nomination of independent candidates for the presidential election.

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2 w. ago Presidential race: Gareth Sheridan has momentum on his side with two council nominations

Former Nutriband chief executive sent copies of his book to every Independent councillor as part of a canny campaign strategy

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2 w. ago Gareth Sheridan receives Tipperary council backing after Kerry nomination

Gareth Sheridan has secured the nomination of a second local authority in his bid to get on the ballot for the presidential election

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2 w. ago Race to the Áras: Second council votes to nominate Gareth Sheridan for presidential run

Race to the Áras: Second council votes to nominate Gareth Sheridan for presidential run  The Irish Independent

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