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Conor McGregor may not get to address presidential nomination meeting of Dublin City Council
The council is hosting 10 prospective candidates including former professor Dolores Cahill — but MMA fighter's eligibility is not yet confirmed

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

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Conor McGregor not fit to hold office, says presidential candidate Catherine Connolly
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly says Conor McGregor is unfit for the presidency while outlining her stance on neutrality, Palestine, and democracy

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

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Colin Sheridan: Conor McGregor’s political play risks mainstreaming far-right talking points
Conor McGregor’s presidential talk isn’t just a stunt — it risks amplifying extremism and dragging Ireland’s highest office into farce

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

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Conor McGregor co-defendant James Lawrence sues Nikita Hand over civil case
A statement from Mr Lawrence's lawyers said: 'Our client is reluctantly bringing this action to protect his reputation and his family in pursuit of justice and to ensure truth and transparency.'

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Conor McGregor calls for support of local councillors in run for presidency
Conor McGregor calls for support of local councillors in run for presidency
McGregor criticised the Government for rising homelessness and 'mass migration'

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

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Fianna Fáil minister says Conor McGregor 'not fit' to be president
Transport minister Darragh O'Brien said that he does not envisage a situation where the former MMA fighter will get the backing of enough politicians to get on the ballot paper

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

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Mick Clifford: By God, we need something to liven up this drab presidential contest
Disgraced ex-MMA fighter Conor McGregor brought Ireland's listless presidential election to a new low. But Mick Clifford sees some merit in opening the race up to a sporting hero

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Fianna Fáil has not approached Michael Flatley to run for president, Taoiseach says
Fianna Fáil has not approached Michael Flatley to run for president, Taoiseach says
The Riverdance star last month told a court that he “intends to seek nominations to run for President"

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Conor McGregor declares intention to enter Irish presidential race 
Conor McGregor declares intention to enter Irish presidential race 
However, the former MMA fighter says Ireland should change its presidential nomination process 'to allow my name be included on the ballot'

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Nikita Hand to sue Conor McGregor and two witnesses after failed court appeal
Nikita Hand to sue Conor McGregor and two witnesses after failed court appeal
New High Court claim alleges 'malicious abuse' of process after dramatic witness withdrawal in McGregor’s rape appeal.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Nikita Hand looks to 'finally move on' after Conor McGregor loses appeal
Nikita Hand looks to 'finally move on' after Conor McGregor loses appeal
In a civil case heard last November, Nikita Hand alleged that Conor McGregor raped her in December 2018, and she sued him for damages.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

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Conor McGregor loses appeal against jury finding in Nikita Hand case
Mr McGregor had taken the appeal against the jury finding from the case last November, in which Ms Hand alleged he had raped her. The jury awarded Ms Hand €250,000 in damages

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

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Court to rule on Conor McGregor's appeal against civil finding he assaulted Nikita Hand
One of the grounds of appeal centred around Mr McGregor’s answers in a garda interview where he said 'no comment' about 100 times, with his lawyers saying that it was prejudicial evidence which should not have been introduced

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Early morning fire at Conor McGregor’s Dublin pub quickly contained
Early morning fire at Conor McGregor’s Dublin pub quickly contained
No injuries were reported after emergency crews responded to a blaze at the Black Forge Inn around 3am

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: DJ Carey, Conor McGregor and a dramatic week in the courts 
The Mick Clifford Podcast: DJ Carey, Conor McGregor and a dramatic week in the courts 
Sean Murray talks to Mick Clifford about some dramatic cases that came for hearing in the courts this week 

 Listen | Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

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Irish Examiner view: Free bets escalate gambling problems
Betting adverts routinely carry warnings that people should 'gamble responsibly' but if those warnings are to be taken seriously, the industry should row in to support the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

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Conor McGregor facing criminal investigation for possible perjury 
Goings on at the Court of Appeal once again overshadowed by the former MMA star, who wasn't even present

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Court of Appeal to refer McGregor evidence withdrawal to DPP for possible criminal investigation
Court of Appeal to refer McGregor evidence withdrawal to DPP for possible criminal investigation
Lawyers for Nikita Hand claim the application aimed to damage her reputation and accuse McGregor of potential perjury

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Legal costs of Conor McGregor civil assault trial vastly exceeds damages paid to Nikita Hand, court told
Legal costs of Conor McGregor civil assault trial vastly exceeds damages paid to Nikita Hand, court told
Court of Appeal hearing to decide whether decision by trial judge to award costs against Mr McGregor’s co-defendant James Lawrence should be overturned heard Mr Lawrence would get costs from Nikita Hand

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

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Conor McGregor withdraws bid to introduce new evidence in Nikita Hand assault appeal case
Conor McGregor’s appeal over a civil assault ruling narrowed after his legal team pulled a key evidence motion in court

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

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Conor McGregor’s appeal to begin in civil assault case
Nikita Hand, 35, sued the mixed martial arts fighter over an incident at a south Dublin hotel in December 2018

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Conor McGregor applies to bring in new evidence in appeal against finding he assaulted Nikita Hand
Conor McGregor applies to bring in new evidence in appeal against finding he assaulted Nikita Hand
The fresh evidence has come from a couple who lived across the street from Ms Hand and her now former partner

Fri, 02 May, 2025

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Conor McGregor to face former sparring partner in court next month over whiskey brand deal
Artem Lobov claims he was promised a 5% stake in the Proper No Twelve Irish whiskey brand and that he worked for a couple of years for nothing to help set it up

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

Conor McGregor: Ireland governed by people with ill intentions
Conor McGregor: Ireland governed by people with ill intentions
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson visited McGregor in his Dublin pub to discuss his plans to run for the presidency

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

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'Resounding rejection' of Conor McGregor's attempt to run for presidency — Chambers
Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers said Mr McGregor's 'type of extreme politics isn’t something that most Irish people will accept and I think it will be widely rejected if he attempted to run for the presidency'

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Conor McGregor to host Tucker Carlson in his Dublin pub this evening
Conor McGregor to host Tucker Carlson in his Dublin pub this evening
Populist former broadcaster is set to appear at Conor McGregor's pub, the Black Forge, at an undisclosed time on Tuesday evening

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Gareth O'Callaghan: Why Ireland must protect the presidency from political vanity and empty celebrity
Gareth O'Callaghan: Why Ireland must protect the presidency from political vanity and empty celebrity
Ireland has had three transformative presidents since 1990 — will the next one uphold their legacy or fall short?

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

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Conor McGregor will not face charges for comments relating to Dublin riots
Mr McGregor, who has previously stated an intent to run for the Irish presidency, later claimed in the White House that the Irish Government was one of 'zero action with zero accountability'

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

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Sarah Harte: Why dismissing Conor McGregor’s presidential dreams is a mistake — and a warning
Conor McGregor’s presidential hints are laughable — but Ireland’s shifting political landscape makes his populist appeal worth watching

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Garron Noone back on TikTok after backlash to online post
Garron Noone back on TikTok after backlash to online post
Irish influencer had taken a break from online accounts after a major backlash to a video he posted last week about Conor McGregor and immigration

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Fergus Finlay: We are not powerless against toxic social media. It's time to act
S Fergus Finlay: We are not powerless against toxic social media. It's time to act
Conor McGregor's twisted rhetoric and the show Adolescence hit the headlines in the same week, showing just how mainstream toxic masculinity has become. We must act, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Mick Clifford: The land of a hundred thousand welcomes — and unwelcome truths
Mick Clifford: The land of a hundred thousand welcomes — and unwelcome truths
Ireland’s global image took a hit this week as Conor McGregor, social media, and viral headlines shaped the narrative

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Comedian Garron Noone deactivates social media accounts after immigration video backlash
Comedian Garron Noone deactivates social media accounts after immigration video backlash
Mr Noone responded to comments Conor McGregor made on immigration during his St Patrick's Day visit to Donald Trump in the White House

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

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Conor McGregor seeks to present new evidence to overturn finding he assaulted Nikita Hand
The Court of Appeal on Friday heard that the MMA fighter has paid €100k of the damages award and €200k of the trial costs

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

'On St Patrick's Day, two rapists met each other in the White House', Dáil told
'On St Patrick's Day, two rapists met each other in the White House', Dáil told
People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger said the Taoiseach's visit to Washington had been overshadowed by Conor McGregor's St Patrick's Day visit

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Justice minister accused of  'dereliction of duty' for failing to stop spread of the far-right
Justice minister accused of  'dereliction of duty' for failing to stop spread of the far-right
Gary Gannon raised concerns about a lack of work done in the aftermath of the Dublin riots

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor ‘does not speak for Ireland’, says Harris after White House visit
Irish Examiner view: White House meeting of the utter disgraceful
MMA fighter Conor McGregor’s visit to the White House was an insult to decent people everywhere

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting
'My heart fell': Paschal Donohoe slams McGregor’s White House visit
The finance minister criticised Conor McGregor's representation of Ireland after Trump meeting, defends national values

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

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Conor McGregor responds to Taoiseach’s criticism after White House visit
Irish political leaders said the mixed martial arts fighter does not speak for Ireland as he visited the White House for a St Patrick’s Day meeting with US president Donald Trump

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Donald Trump has found a new weird friend in Conor McGregor. Yes, we should all be worried
S Donald Trump has found a new weird friend in Conor McGregor. Yes, we should all be worried
Summit between a felon and the man found by a jury in a civil rape case to have assaulted a woman shows that wealth and power can buy friends and influence

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting
Conor McGregor ‘does not speak for Ireland’, says Harris after White House visit
McGregor told reporters in the West Wing that he was going to voice concerns about immigration issues in Ireland when he spoke to US President Trump

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting
Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Conor McGregor’s White House remarks today were 'wrong, and do not reflect the spirit of St Patrick’s Day'

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Judge satisfied Conor McGregor complied with CCTV footage order in civil trial
Judge satisfied Conor McGregor complied with CCTV footage order in civil trial
A judge has ruled Conor McGregor complied with court orders on CCTV footage but must cover legal costs in the case

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor lodges appeal against High Court judgment in Nikita Hand case
Conor McGregor lodges appeal against High Court judgment in Nikita Hand case
According to court records, the appeal was filed on Friday, February 14.

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

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