Could a former cage fighter, Instagram celebrity — and a man found civilly liable for the violent rape of a young woman — become president of Ireland?
Last Thursday, Conor McGregor, as notorious for his violence outside the ring as in it, announced his intention to run for the Aras to his 10.6 million followers on X, while reposting a tweet from Tracey O’Mahony, an anti-immigration campaigner.
“Ireland, the choice is yours and it is an easy one. Vote for me as your President and we will save Ireland together!” the mixed martial arts fighter posted.
McGregor’s announcement came just days after a St Patrick’s Day meeting with President Trump at the White House — an encounter that stunned the Irish government. There, McGregor