News - Conor McGregor
Local campaigners criticise Vatican wedding of Conor McGregor
The initiative, led by Éist, the Zero Tolerance Midlands Campaign Committee, wrote to the Bishop of Meath expressing 'deep disappointment and profound concern'.
Dec 14, 2025 16:11
D-Day: Longford council set to back no presidential candidate - while McGregor pulls out of Roscommon race
Sources say Longford council, where 16 of the 18 councillors are in Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, will nominate no candidate.
Sep 15, 2025 07:20
Westmeath County Council informs McGregor he is not welcome in chamber
Last week, the MMA fighter claimed he had secured the support of local councils.
Sep 10, 2025 13:20
McGregor supporters ask Longford council to nominate him for president
A total 21 candidates are looking for Longford council's endorsement.
Sep 9, 2025 19:36
McGregor 'supporters' ask Longford council to nominate him for president
The council is holding a special meeting next week to consider whether to back a candidate.
Sep 9, 2025 18:16
McGregor wants to attend Leitrim council meeting - to ask for their presidential backing
Representatives for the UFC star have written a letter to the local authority over the issue.
Sep 8, 2025 12:10
LISTEN: Four Roscommon councillors give McGregor a blow in presidential bid
He needs four local authorities to back him if he's to get on the ballot paper.
Sep 5, 2025 16:36
Conor McGregor asks Roscommon council to nominate him as president
The UFC star has written to the local authority to plead for its backing.
Sep 5, 2025 11:53
Presidential 'hopefuls' Bob Geldof and Conor McGregor may attend Shannonside council meetings
Wannabe candidates can enter the race if they're backed by four local authorities, if they don't already have a nomination.
Sep 2, 2025 16:46
Conor McGregor to pay damages as Nikita Hand wins assault case
Nov 22, 2024 17:02Shannonside Newsletter
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