Sean Gallagher Has Confirmed He Is Running For President

He came second to Michael D. Higgins in the 2011 election

Businessman Sean Gallagher has confirmed he's running for President. 

He came second to Michael D Higgins in the 2011 election, but led the polls entering the last week of the campaign. 

He's said nominations have gone into 10 different local authorities nominating him for the role. 

Sean Gallagher said he'll meet with councillors today to start seeking their nominations.

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