Conor McGregor 'the very worst of Irish society' – Simon Harris

Tánaiste's comments come amid uncertainty over whether McGregor will again visit Donald Trump on St Patrick's Day
Conor McGregor 'the very worst of Irish society' – Simon Harris

US president Donald Trump with disgraced UFC fighter Conor McGregor in the Oval Office on St Patrick's Day 2025. Picture: X/@POTUS

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 - 19:08
Louise Burne

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said that Conor McGregor “represents the very worst of Irish society” but stated that it is up to the US who it invites to the country.

There is still uncertainty as to whether the disgraced MMA fighter will be in Washington DC today for the St Patrick’s Day celebrations following his appearance at the White House last year.

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