Follow the latest developments in the presidential race on our Irish Independent live blogThree candidates have been nominated by parties via the Oireachtas route – Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys and Jim GavinSo far no Independent candidate has secured the backing of 20 TDs or senators needed to get a nomination
Roscommon, Longford, Cork City, Galway City and Dublin City councils have opted not to nominate anyone
Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan arrives before addressing Kerry County Council. Photo: Don MacMonagle
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Independent candidates are continuing their pitches to local councillors throughout today in a bid to secure the backing of four councils needed to get their name on the ballot.
MMA fighter Conor McGregor on Monday morning pulled out of the race, having intended to go via the council route.