Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway City Council has supported the nomination of Senator Joan Freeman for the presidential election.
Eight members abstained from voting when her name came before the meeting last evening, however Senator Freeman won sufficient support to progress her campaign for the Aras.
As of last night there are now three people vying for the role of President of Ireland.
Incumbent Michael D.Higgins automatically qualifies as he is sitting President.
He will now be joined by Independent Senator Joan Freeman who last night secured the backing of Galway City Council.
Earlier in the day she gained the support of Galway County Council and Fingal County Council. She also has the nomination of Cork City Council since the beginning of this month.
Meanwhile Sean Gallagher rounded off his quest to run for President with excess support when he was nominated by five councils: Wexford, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Cavan.
