Conor McGregor ends the Irish presidential election offer

The mixed martial arts fighter, Konor McGregor, said he was no longer striving to run in the Irish presidential election next month.

His message on Monday came hours before he turned to the meetings of the Dublin Municipal Council and the Kildare District Council, where he wanted to provide the nominations needed for his name to be on the newsletter.

In a social media publication, McGregor said the decision to withdraw his name came “after careful reflection and after consulting my family.”

Ireland will head to the ballot boxes on October 24, with three candidates providing the support needed by Irish MPs or local authorities to stand in the race.

The presidential hopes must be an Irish citizen aged 35 or more and require the approval of at least 20 members of the Irish Parliament, Oireachtas or four of the 31 local authorities in Ireland.

McGregor, a former champion fighter who has not competed professionally since July 2021, said: “This was not an easy solution, but this is the right one at that moment in time.”

The 37-year-old, who for the first time swore to run for the presidency last year, said he was “really humble” from the “support and encouragement” he received.

He said the rules of election eligibility were a “breakthrough”, which prevented the “real democratic presidential election to be challenged.”

Earlier this year, McGregor lost a civil jury complaint Against the finding that he had sexually attacked a woman, which he denied.

Nikita Hand accused McGregor of raping her at a hotel in Dublin in 2018. In November 2024 she won the claim against him For civil damages.

McGregor has been ordered to pay 206,000 British pounds damage plus MS Hand costs.

Potential presidential candidates have until September 24 to provide the support needed to do so on the newsletter, with three so far.

Catherine Konoli is independent, supported by some left -wing parties – labor, social democrats and people before profit.

Jim Gavin was selected by the Fianna Fáil, which is the biggest party.

Heather Humphries is the candidate for Fine Gael, the right party, which is currently in the coalition government with Fianna Fáil.