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Extra.ie
2 days ago
- Business
- Extra.ie
I married to get a Green Card to the States, admits pharma boss Sheridan
Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has admitted he secured American citizenship as a result of a 'green card' marriage. And if elected Ireland's youngest ever head of State, the millionaire businessman said he has no intention of giving back the citizenship he obtained under controversial circumstances. Describing how he became a US citizen following his campaign launch this week, Mr Sheridan said: 'We got married initially in America, then we had our big ceremony back in Kildare. Our initial wedding was more of a means to stay together – more I would get my Green Card, essentially.' Pressed further about his marriage to his American-born wife Heidi, he replied: 'Yeah exactly, it was solely [to get a Green Card], we would have had to split up. 'Heidi and I were very serious at that point. We said we would jump the gun on what we already discussed would be a wedding in our near future. 'I think absolutely I will hold onto it [American citizenship]. I travel on my Irish passport. I am an Irish person before anything else.' Gareth Sheridan at the Tullamore Show. Pic: Alf Harvey If he were to win, Mr Sheridan would be the first president since Eamon de Valera to have US citizenship. The Dublin-born businessman made the admission in an interview a day after he launched his campaign on Thursday. He is hoping to get on the Presidential ticket by persuading members of four local authorities to nominate him as a candidate. According to the pharma businessman, two people on four local authorities have agreed to propose and second him as a potential candidate, and he claims to have had a favourable response from four other councils. But he will need the approval of four councils to enter the race. Independent Senator Sharon Keogan is helping his campaign. Born on Dublin's southside, Gareth Sheridan grew up in Terenure and was educated at the fee-paying Terenure College. After studying at the Dublin Institute of Technology he emigrated to America, where the father of one made his fortune through his company Nutriband, which developed a range of products using patches to administer vitamins and other medications. Gareth Sheridan with his wife Heidi and daughter Róe at the Tullamore Show canvassing Susan Leonard, from Pettigo, Co Donegal. Pic: Alf Harvey After selling the company, he then rebought the business, and the company has since developed a patch to administer painkillers. However, the company has been linked to controversies, some of which were highlighted this week as Mr Sheridan prepared his Presidential launch. The young businessman and a business partner were both fined $25,000 by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for providing misleading information about some of their company's products. Three associates involved in Mr Sheridan's company – Serguei Melnik, Sergei Glinka, and Vitalie Botgros – have found themselves at the centre of separate corruption investigations in Moldova and Romania. There have also been allegations of money laundering, suitcases of cash, creditors being left without their money and threats to national security. Mr Melnick was a shareholder in a company that took over the Republic of Maldova's flag carrier, Air Moldova. But after the deal went through, the Moldovan equivalent of the Criminal Assets Bureau seized the assets of both firms amid claims of 'large scale money laundering' and 'fictional transactions'. Mr Melnick is currently at the helm of Nutriband while his business partner is on the campaign trail to become Ireland's next President. It has also been reported that authorities in Romania are investigating their colleague, Sergei Glinka, over a deal that may pose national security concerns. Both Mr Glinka and Mr Botgros worked for a now-sanctioned Russian railway company called Makhmudov, which has been linked to the sanctioned Russian billionaire, Iskander Makhmudov. Asked about his three associates who have found themselves at the centre of various corruption probes and allegations, Mr Sheridan first defended them by claiming their backgrounds had been checked by various regulators. Gareth with his wife Heidi and daughter Roe. Pic: Instagram @gareth_sheridan But he was unable to give assurances that he did thorough background checks on his business associates. And when asked if the three men, who have a major stake in his company, are 'squeaky clean', the millionaire replied: 'Well, I don't know' – before adding: 'If the narrative is that I have some sort of Russian ties, it's absolutely 100% categorically false. I'm saying [I'm] nowhere near it – 100%, not tied to any of that. I'm getting [described as] 'Russian stooge' in one sentence and 'MAGA [Make America Great Again] enthusiast' on the next. 'I mean, that doesn't mesh very well, but I'm a proud Irishman who wants to do a good job and that's what I am.' Mr Sheridan moved back to Ireland with his wife Heidi and the couple's adopted daughter Roe in February after deciding late last year to put himself forward as a candidate to succeed President Michael D Higgins. Despite making housing his campaign pitch for the Áras, the 35-year-old admitted he does not have a solution of how to solve the crises that bedevilled successive governments. 'Well, I don't have the answers to it right now. Collectively, as a country, we need to bring in more voices on it, particularly the younger generations. 'Wouldn't it be a beautiful thing if the younger generations' energy, enthusiasm and entrepreneurship was involved and paired with all the experience of the older generations?' Asked why he is seeking the ceremonial role of President rather than trying to make a difference on the ground by contesting local or Dáil elections, he replied: 'I'm not a politician. It depends on how you look at it – what I'm trying to do is encourage younger participation. If they feel they have a figurehead that they can relate to and represents them. 'One person going into the Dáil, if it was me – to try and enact changes doesn't happen, but encouraging a whole generation of people to now pick up interest and feel like they have a voice, then we're setting a movement.'
Irish Examiner
12-08-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
'Who the hell is Gareth Sheridan', the pharma tycoon hoping to run for president?
'Who the hell is Gareth Sheridan?' These are the words of the man himself as he admitted in a recent social media video that most people do not have a clue who he is or what he stands for. It is a question many have been asking since the Dublin pharma tycoon crash-landed into the presidential election on Sunday. So, who the hell is Gareth Sheridan? Aged 35, he could become the youngest ever presidential election candidate if he manages to get on the ticket. From Terenure, south Dublin, Mr Sheridan attended Terenure College and Stratford College, both in south Dublin, according to an interview with Offaly Express last week. He studied at DIT on Aungier Street, now TU Dublin, graduating with a degree in business and management in 2012. It was here he started developing Nutriband, a company which would make him a multi-millionaire. Mr Sheridan began to explore transdermal patches — medicine delivered through the skin — for vitamins as part of his college thesis. The inspiration came from patches his father was using. He admitted during an interview with the Entrepreneur Experiment he has 'no pharma background, no biotech background'. When he finished college, he started painting houses for his father's company to fund his idea. Nutriband was registered in April 2011. Company records show an initial investment of €10,000. In 2014, Mr Sheridan won Ireland's Young Entrepreneur of the Year. He was then contacted by a company in Utah that was interested in his idea, and Mr Sheridan started travelling to the US. It was here he met his now-wife, Heidi, a former model. Mr Sheridan sold Nutriband to the US firm but re-acquired it at the age of 25 and brought in new business partners. In 2016, Nutriband was listed on the over-the-counter markets, with Mr Sheridan living in Florida and 'driving Ubers' to make ends meet. In February 2018, businessman Sean Gallagher, a former presidential election hopeful, became company president. He departed four years later, with Mr Sheridan insisting this week he had not sought his advice on his presidential campaign. After several failed attempts, Nutriband was listed on Nasdaq in December 2021. The company is now attempting to produce pain medicine patches, at a time when America is gripped by an opiate crisis. Mr Sheridan said the patches would make strong painkillers more accessible, while also making them difficult to abuse. The US Food and Drug Administration recently granted Nutriband a meeting regarding its fentanyl patch. Although the company was based in Florida, Mr Sheridan lived in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife. However, the couple relocated back to Dublin earlier this year, moving to Stillorgan with their adopted daughter Roe, 2. In an interview with the Irish Mirror earlier this year, Heidi Sheridan said they moved after the re-election of President Donald Trump, adding she did not want her child to have to take part in 'active shooter drills'. As reported by the Irish Examiner, Mr Sheridan has been lobbying councillors in recent months with the support of independent senator Sharon Keogan. His team says he has sufficient support from at least four councils. It appears, however, this only means he has a proposer and a seconder rather than the councils themselves in the bag. Whether this will be enough to get him on the ticket will not become clear for another few weeks.
Sunday World
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Sunday World
Duo kick off epic run the length of Ireland in aid of Pieta House
The lads say they are doing the run 'for those who can't' Dubliner Bill Staunton and Donegal man Barry Lee yesterday kicked off their 10-day journey by beginning their run from Mizen Head to Malin Head. 'I've always had a strong sporting background and a passion for pushing myself both mentally and physically,' explains Bill, who hails from Balscadden in north Co Dublin and currently lives in Sydney. 'The Wild Irish Run is my first endurance challenge of this scale, and it's something I've felt deeply compelled to take on.' Poster for the Wild Irish Run Barry, who hails from Letterkenny, also lives in Sydney. 'He has a strong sporting background and, last year, he ran 126km in a single day around Centennial Park in Sydney, raising funds for the Irish Heart Foundation,' explains Bill. The lads are geared up for their epic run. 'The run is a 10-day journey from Mizen Head in Co Cork to Malin Head in Co Donegal, covering approximately 550km,' notes Terenure College and UCD graduate Bill. 'It's in support of Pieta House, a charity that provides vital services for people affected by suicide and self-harm. 'Our tagline is 'Do it for those who can't', which reflects our motivation to honour those who are struggling or no longer with us. 'We're grateful to have the support of Donegal Motorhomes, who have kindly sponsored a camper van for the event. 'This will serve as our base each day throughout the run, and their support has been a huge help in making this journey possible.' The duo hope to complete their run on June 7. Bill Staunton and Barry Lee News in 90 Seconds - May 30th 'Our aim is not just to raise funds, but also to spark conversation, connection, and hope across the country,' he beams. 'This is a very personal mission for both of us, and it means a lot to have support from family and friends. 'We're also inviting anyone who feels inspired to join us for a few kilometres along the way, to help us spread the message that no one has to face mental health struggles alone. Whether people run, walk, or just show up for support, every bit of energy adds to the cause.' The lads have so far raised over €8,000 of their €20,000 target for the charity. * Donations can be made on GoFundMe here.
Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Templeogue apartments on half an acre have €2m guide price
Located at 2-16 Springfield Avenue, Dublin 6W, and just 200 metres from Templeogue village, the site extends to 0.58 acres with two apartment blocks. These blocks accommodate a total of eight two-bedroom apartments which are fully occupied and generating €106,000 in gross annual rental income. A feasibility study by Shay Cleary Architects demonstrates the potential for a development of between 16 and 20 dwellings under a choice of two designs. Each option would rise to three storeys and could be either three-storey townhouses or a combination of duplexes and apartments. The site is zoned residential under South County Council Development Plan 2022-2028. Springfield Avenue is well connected by public transport with a number of bus routes within walking distance. Nearby Templeogue offers a range of amenities including cafes, pubs and shops while Terenure is located just 1.8 kilometres from the property. A number of schools are also within walking distance including Terenure College, Templeogue College and Our Lady's School. Cliona Lenihan, of the development and land consultancy team at CBRE, said that the Springfield Avenue property is located in a prime residential area. "While there is no planning in place, the current passing income from the properties will be appealing to a wide range of investors and developers seeking redevelopment opportunities. We expect to see strong interest from a wide range of parties based on its location and its proximity to Templeogue village and Dublin city centre."
Irish Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Terenure College name former All Black Carlos Spencer as new head coach
In what is the most stunning, high profile coaching appointment in the history of the All-Ireland League , Carlos Spencer has agreed to become the next head coach of Terenure College . The Irish Times has learned that the legendary 49-year-old former All Blacks outhalf has signed a three-year deal with the 2023 champions and will move over to Dublin in August. A statement by the club has confirmed the appointment of Spencer, who commented: 'Terenure is a club with a proud history, passionate supporters and a strong sense of community. I feel very lucky and honoured to now be a part of that.' Terenure also announced that the vastly experienced Paul Barr will be taking on the role of the club's performance director, working closely with the highly regarded and long-standing director of rugby Ian 'Moggy' Morgan. READ MORE The statement added: 'Carlos was the outstanding candidate following our recruitment process. We believe this is an ambitious and exciting appointment for our Club, the All-Ireland League and Irish Rugby. 'Carlos will be welcomed warmly into the Terenure Community and everyone involved with our Club is extremely excited to begin working with him, especially the players. 'We are confident that Carlos will bring with him an incredible wealth of knowledge, experience and skill from his professional playing & coaching career and we are looking forward to the journey ahead' In a nomadic and maverick career as a gifted, creative and running outhalf, Spencer played 44 Tests for the All Blacks and remains in their list of top ten all-time points scorers with 383 points. He also played 10 matches for the New Zealand Maoris, and no team was closer to his heart, as well as 89 games for Auckland and 99 Super Rugby games for the Auckland Bus (620 points). He also spent four years with Northampton and one with Gloucester before finishing his playing career with the Lions in South Africa. Spencer has coached in South Africa, the US and the Hurricanes in Wellington, and most recently was an assistant/backs coach with the Auckland Blues women's side. Two years ago he said: 'When I was playing, I always liked to bring a bit of innovation and 'out-of-the-box' thinking to the table. Now, as a coach, I want to encourage and help grow those same traits in our Blues wahine.'
