Kevin Sharkey has pulled out of the race to become the next President of Ireland.
He announced his decision in a statement this morning, citing the 'corruption of councils all over Ireland.'
Instead, he says he is now focusing on his new collection of paintings.
Mr Sharkey was one of a number of presidential hopefuls yet to receive the backing of four local authority's - the figure needed to officially become a candidate.
Gavin Duffy, Sean Gallagher, President Michael D Higgins, Joan Freeman and Liadh Ní Riada have so far been confirmed for the ballot paper on 26th of October.
