Conor McGregor pulls out of presidential election race

Conor McGregor had been due to address councillors at Dublin City Council on Monday in a bid to get on the ballot paper

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor Photo: Irish Examiner

Former MMA fighter Conor McGregor has withdrawn from the upcoming presidential election.

Mr McGregor had long indicated his intention to run and had been expected to address councillors at Dublin City Council in a bid to get on the ballot paper.