Man, 20, arrested in connection with attempted arson attack at Conor McGregor's Dublin pub
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A MAN has been arrested in connection with the attempted arson attack at Conor McGregor's Dublin pub last month.
The Black Forge Inn pub suffered criminal damage on July 25 when the arsonist used a flammable liquid at the front of the premises and set it on fire.
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A man has been arrested in connection with the arson attack at the pub
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The shocking incident occurred on Friday, July 25
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It was the second time that the McGregor's pub was targeted in an arson attack
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The man was arrested on Friday by the gardai attached to the Special Detective Unit (SDU).
SDU regularly deals with serious threats against the State and is engaged in investigations into arson and terrorist offences.
He remains detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the Dublin region.
It is currently unknown what the motive was for the arson attack.
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The spokesperson for Gardai added: "Gardaí attached to An Garda Síochána's Special Detective Unit have arrested a male in connection with the investigation into Criminal Damage at a licensed premises in the South Dublin area on Friday, 25th of July 2025,' a garda spokesperson said this morning.
"The male, aged in his 20s, was arrested yesterday, 8th of August 2025 and remains detained at a Garda station in the Dublin region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
"An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time."
The cops confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing.
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Flames were visible coming from the UFC fighter's establishment in the early hours of Friday, July 25, with smoke seen emerging from the entrance to the building.
Dublin Fire Brigade and gardai rushed to the scene when the alarms were raised.
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The fire crew from Dolphins Barn used a high-pressure hose reel and one fire engine to combat the fire.
They confirmed that there were no injuries at the scene following the incident.
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Gardai were examining the CCTV from the area in a bid to identify the suspect earlier in the investigation.
They were also examining the scene of the arson attack in a bid to gather evidence.
This is the second time McGregor's pub has been targeted in an arson attack.
In 2022, a petrol bomb was thrown at the bar but it failed to ignite.
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Following that incident, McGregor also installed bullet proof windows in the pub.
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