Conor McGregor ends long-shot bid for Irish president

Published September 15, 2025 12:55pm ET



Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor withdrew his bid to be the next president of Ireland.

The former mixed martial arts fighter made the announcement in an X post on Sunday, saying the end of his run is just the beginning of his political career.

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