McGregor confirms eligibility and will address Dublin City Council in race for Áras

Conor McGregor confirmed his eligibility and will address Dublin City Council on Monday as part of his presidential campaign bid

Conor McGregor asked councillors for 'support in helping secure my nomination so that the Irish people may be given a real choice.' Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Conor McGregor will address Dublin City Council and attend the chamber next Monday as part of his bid to enter the presidential election.

The former MMA fighter wrote to the council asking to speak next Monday. As reported by the Irish Examiner on Wednesday, he had not yet confirmed his eligibility.