Conor McGregor reacts to suspected arson attack on his Dublin pub
The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25, when emergency services were called to the premises on Drimnagh Road. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze at the front of the building, and no injuries were reported.
While Gardaí continue examining CCTV footage and searching for a suspect—believed to have doused the entrance with petrol and set it alight—McGregor took to social media with a defiant tone. In a video posted from his holiday yacht, the UFC star assured followers the pub suffered no serious damage and remains open for business. "You wouldn't get through it with a rocket launcher,' he said, cracking a Forge beer before declaring, 'She's spotless!'
He later doubled down on his response in a series of bold social media posts, calling the venue 'The Unbeatable Black Forge Inn.' He went further, saying, 'I locate criminals in minutes. Vote McGregor!'—a reference to his hinted interest in running for the Irish presidency.
I locate criminals in minutes, Vote McGregor! — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 25, 2025
And remove them in 2!
For us, Ireland! ☘️
Our children will live HAPPY, FREE, SAFE, PROSPEROUS!
I look forward to my address, and to our bright future together, Ireland.
I really and truly do!
God is great! Rejoice in his name!
Mar is é cara is fearr na hÉireann!
God… https://t.co/9lFiTXTHvn — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 25, 2025
This is the second arson-related incident at the pub, which McGregor purchased and renovated in 2019. In 2022, petrol bombs were thrown at the building, prompting the installation of security upgrades including bulletproof windows.
Despite the criminal investigation, McGregor has remained focused on projecting strength and resilience. An Garda Síochána confirmed that a technical examination is ongoing and that the case is being treated as criminal damage caused by fire.
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