Conor McGregor Opens Up on Changing the Lives of 8 Irish Families on Christmas

“People can be kind, no matter how old or young we are,” said Mr. Fred Rogers—and surprisingly, UFC megastar Conor McGregor might just be living proof of that. Despite his wild persona and a career filled with controversy, there’s a lesser-known side to ‘The Notorious’ that doesn’t get nearly enough attention. The Irishman has been absent from the Octagon for close to four years, but staying out of the headlines? Not his style. He’s expanded his empire, boosted his fortune, and now—shockingly—hinted that his next fight might not be in the cage but in the political arena.

Yes, you read that right! Conor McGregor has declared his interest in running for President of Ireland. His mission? To clean up the issues, he believes, are tearing his homeland apart—rampant exploitation, rising crime, and unchecked illegal immigration. With the presidential election slated for November, the former double champ’s ambitions might seem sudden, but the groundwork may have been laid years ago. Back in 2019, in a story that went mostly unnoticed, the Irishman personally funded the construction of eight three-bedroom homes in Santry, Dublin, for homeless families.

The act of kindness only recently resurfaced during his sit-down with Tucker Carlson, where McGregor opened up about what the project meant to him. “You know, there was a time,” Conor McGregor recalled, “I completed a build of eight houses. It was actually my very first one, maybe two years ago. I’ve only been at it for three, maybe four years now. It was in a part of Dublin called Santry, and there were eight homes. I had them completed just before Christmas, so eight homeless families were brought into their new forever homes right before Christmas. That filled me with such energy to continue and go and do more. I went full steam ahead.”

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And he meant it. Earlier this year, ‘The Notorious’ revealed his next big project: 300 social housing units currently under construction, with plans to eventually build over a thousand. “And like I said, now I’m in the process—I’ve got 300 strong now in construction, close to finish. And I’ve got more than a thousand coming.” Whether you see it as a clever PR move or a sincere effort to change lives, one thing can’t be denied—Conor McGregor’s relentless drive. From the gritty streets of Dublin to UFC superstardom, from welfare lines to Forbes’ richest athletes list—he’s always had a hunger to win. Now, it seems that hunger has shifted from sports to service.

Will Conor McGregor become Ireland’s President? That remains to be seen. But as always with ‘The Notorious’, the story isn’t just about what he’s doing—it’s about who’s watching. So what does Dana White & Co. think of all this? Let’s dig in and find out.

What’s Dana White & Co.’s take on Conor McGregor’s potential presidential run?

Conor McGregor’s rise from the streets of Dublin to the global stage of the UFC is nothing short of legendary. And it was Dana White who played a pivotal role in making that happen. But the Irishman didn’t just meet expectations—he shattered them. Together, he and White helped catapult the UFC from a niche fight promotion into a global MMA juggernaut, reaching audiences in corners of the world where previously only the WWE held sway.

McGregor’s magnetic personality and unmatched ability to sell out arenas turned him into the UFC’s most valuable asset. And Dana White backed him at every turn—even investing time and resources into ‘The Notorious’s blockbuster boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr., a high-risk, high-reward gamble that paid off massively. Their relationship, however, hasn’t been without its bumps. Conor McGregor’s string of controversies often brought negative press and headaches for the UFC. Yet, despite the turbulence, White and the Irishman have remained closely aligned through the highs and the lows.

Now, with just two fights remaining on McGregor’s UFC contract, the narrative has shifted again. As the former champ flirts with the idea of running for President of Ireland, fans and pundits alike are wondering. What does the UFC make of this bold political pivot? While Dana White was absent from the UFC London post-fight press conference, the media turned to someone else in the promotion’s leadership—Senior VP of International Operations, Dave Shaw—for a response. His take?

“I’m not really sure what to say about that one. I think he’d do a great job. He seems pretty passionate—he had a very impassioned speech at the White House,” Shaw said. “He’s raised a number of very important topics, and let’s just see… I know he’s pushing for the ultimate democracy, so let’s just see what people think.”

Meanwhile, Conor McGregor has been making waves with his charitable efforts. But the question remains—is it enough to propel him into the Irish presidency? Or perhaps this is just the beginning of something much bigger. Either way, his ambitions are turning heads. Share your take in the comments below.

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