US Ambassador receives criticism over Conor McGregor pub visit

Over the weekend, US Ambassador to Ireland, Edward Walsh travelled to Conor McGregor’s pub, The B...

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16.35 8 Jul 2026

US Ambassador receives criticism over Conor McGregor pub visit

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16.35 8 Jul 2026

Over the weekend, US Ambassador to Ireland, Edward Walsh travelled to Conor McGregor’s pub, The Black Forge, with the Ambassador posing with McGregor’s fighting belts.

The Dublin Rape Crisis have condemned the ambassador saying it normalises sexual violence against women and they are dismayed…

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Ruth Coppinger, Solidarity TD.

If you have been affected by this interview, help is available.

Please contact Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on 1800 77 88 88.

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