Photograph: X/POTUSLocal councillors are bracing for an onslaught of pressure to support mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor as he prepares a run for the Irish presidency. All but one said they would vote no if McGregor sought a nomination from their local authority. Councillors expressed concern that local authority members would come under external pressure, including social media campaigns, to nominate McGregor. Many councillors said that while they expected external interventions regarding Mr McGregor’s nomination, it would have no impact on their vote. Many councillors said McGregor had no chance of being nominated, a view shared by most political observers.

Source: The Irish Times March 29, 2025 15:02 UTC