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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Daily Mail
MMA fighter Conor McGregor speaks out after blaze tears through his £2million Dublin pub
Conor McGregor has broken his silence after his Dublin pub was engulfed by flames yesterday morning in an incident that has seen police launch a 'criminal damage' investigation. The 37-year-old MMA star bought The Black Forge Inn for around £2million and the latest fire is not the first time it has been seen fully ablaze in the years he has owned it. In 2022, thugs attacked the pub with petrol bombs just hours after the former UFC world champion was there. And on Friday morning footage emerged of the building on fire again, with bright flames and thick plumes of smoke seen billowing out of the entrance. Several firefighters descended on the pub on Drimnagh Road in Crumlin, a southern suburb of the Irish capital, as they battled to put the fire out just after 3am. Garda officers were also called to the scene. Now, McGregor has taken to social media to thank the fire service for their 'incredible' and 'swift' response time as he shared a picture of the pub staff holding a cake outside the premises today. He wrote on X: 'Happy fourth birthday to the best pub in the world. I wish to extend my sincere thank you, respect, and appreciation to our Dublin Fire Brigade, who were so incredibly impressive and swift in their response time! 'Record breaking Dublin Fire Brigade! Thank you! I also wish to thank my internal team, who sprung so quickly into action to defend, mend, and repair our world and way of living, that even I jumped! Bravo all round!' McGregor concluded the post by writing 'Up the Forge, Vote McGregor' in what is seemingly a nod to his audacious bid to become the President of Ireland, which he first announced in March. A Garda spokesman told MailOnline after the blaze yesterday: 'Gardaí attended the scene of an incident of criminal damage at a licenced premises on the Drimnagh Road, Crumlin that occurred at approximately 3:00am on Friday, 25th July 2025. 'The fire was extinguished by Dublin Fire Brigade. No injuries have been reported. The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination will be conducted in due course. Investigations are ongoing.' Dublin Fire Brigade said it was called at 3.08am, where firefighters found a 'small fire at the front of the building'. 'Using a high pressure hose reel, one fire engine dealt with the incident and no injuries were reported,' a spokesman added. 'The scene was handed over to Gardai.' MailOnline contacted The Black Forge Inn and McGregor's representatives for comment. McGregor is often seen hosting celebrities at his Dublin boozer. American rapper 50 Cent celebrated his 50th birthday there ahead of his performance at Longitude Festival earlier this month. The blaze also follows a tumultuous period for McGregor who has been embroiled in another scandal amid claims he has cheated on fiancée Dee Devlin. Firefighters were seen battling to put out the blaze at McGregor's pub in Dublin yesterday McGregor found himself in controversy this month when he was photographed kissing a mystery brunette woman on a beach in Fort Lauderdale. With his partner Dee - whom he has been engaged to since 2020 - nowhere in sight, questions were raised about their relationship. Rapper Azealia Banks then added to the furore as she took to X - formerly known as Twitter - to accuse McGregor of sexual harassment. Last week, Ms Banks, 34, shared nude photos which purported to show McGregor, which she claimed he sent to her unprompted. Amid the storm, McGregor and Devlin have firmly brushed off the criticism by continuing to show their affections for one another, and put on a very cosy display in one outing. The couple have been enjoying time in Sardinia together to celebrate McGregor's 37th birthday - which was on July 14. But it is the latest embarrassment to hit the sportsman's relationship with his partner Dee, who was ever-present by his side throughout his sexual assault court case last year. In 2024, Conor lost a civil case as jurors at the High Court in Dublin found him liable of raping Nikita Hand, 35, in a Dublin hotel on December 9, 2018, with the judge awarding Hand €250,000 in damages. Azealia Banks set the internet ablaze after sharing alleged nude photos of Conor that she claims the disgraced star sent unprompted (pictured in 2022) But despite the verdict, Dee emphatically made it clear that she intended to back McGregor - attacking Nikita in a series of posts on Instagram at the time. In the posts, she wrote: 'Conor and I dealt with these issues privately many years ago, as should be done in a relationship and we have come out stronger than ever. 'We have four beautiful children now whose smiling faces and happy hearts are a testament to who he is and who we are!' The pair have been together for 15 years and got engaged in August 2020 after Conor proposed while they were celebrating his birthday. The couple met as teenagers at a nightclub in 2008 and Dee has been a key player in the MMA star's story, supporting him when he was jobless and focused on making it as a professional fighter.
BreakingNews.ie
6 days ago
- Automotive
- BreakingNews.ie
Static speed camera to be operational in Crumlin from August 1st
A static safety camera will be operational in Dolphin's Barn, Crumlin, Dublin 12, from Friday, August 1st Vehicles detected driving in excess of the posted speed limit will be subject to prosecution from 12 midday on Friday. Advertisement Prosecution of speeding offences takes place by Fixed Charge Notice (FCN). The current Fixed Charge Notice is a €160 fine accompanied by three penalty points. Gardaí said Dolphin's Barn was identified as part of a wider national analysis as being a road which could benefit from the implementation of a safety camera. The location was selected based on fatal and serious injury collision data from the last seven years and speed data, as well as feedback from stakeholders.
BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Conor McGregor's pub set on fire in Dublin
A fire at a pub owned by the former mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor is being treated as criminal damage by Gardaí (Irish police).Emergency service attended the fire at the Black Forge Inn on the Drimnagh Road, Crumlin, at about 03:00 local fire was extinguished by Dublin Fire injuries have been reported. Gardaí said the scene was preserved for a technical examination which has now been completed, and investigations are ongoing.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Conor McGregor breaks silence after flames ripped through his pub for second time
CONOR McGregor has broken his silence following a fire ripping through his pub for a second time. Writing on social media, he posted a photo of the pub captioned "UNBEATABLE". 4 4 4 It is the second time that a fire has ripped through the MMA fighter's Dublin bar, The Black Forge, after it was targeted in 2022. Clips show emergency services battling the blaze at the venue in Crumlin, a suburb of the Irish capital. Reacting to the scenes today, McGregor defiantly posted a video on Instagram while holidaying with his family on a boat. Before drinking from a can of Forge beer, he said: "The pub is open for business today folks. "You wouldn't get through it with a rocket launcher. She's spotless. "Up the forge!" He later posted an aerial shot of the pub, captioned: "UNBEATABLE!". It is not clear when the videos - which shows smoke rising from the pub - were taken, but Dublin Fire Brigade confirmed the fire occurred overnight. A spokesperson for the service said: " Dublin Fire Brigade was called at 3.08am to reports of a fire at a premises on the Drimnagh Road. "Firefighters from Dolphins Barn were mobilised to the address and on arrival found a small fire at the front of the building. "Using a high pressure hose reel, one fire engine dealt with the incident and no injuries were reported. "The scene was handed over to Gardai." Garda officers also attended the scene just after 3am and a probe into the blaze has been launched. A spokesman said: "Gardaí attended the scene of an incident of criminal damage at a licenced premises on the Drimnagh Road, Crumlin that occurred at approximately 3.00am on Friday, July 25. "The fire was extinguished by Dublin Fire Brigade. No injuries have been reported. "The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination will be conducted in due course. Investigations are ongoing." Pictures taken today have revealed the extent of the clear up from the fire, with workmen spotted repairing the exterior of the building. The former UFC World Champion's bar was previously targeted in January 2022. Yobs armed with petrol bombs attacked the venue just hours after the fighter had been there. At the time, cops said they were investigating attempted criminal damage. He purchased the Irish pub for roughly £2million in 2019. In a statement released after the "unprovoked" attack, The Black Forge Inn management team confirmed staff and customers had not been harmed. It read: 'After hours last night it appears that criminals made an unprovoked effort to inflict damage to the Black Forge Inn. 'There was no damage done to any patrons, employees or the Forge and Mr. McGregor was not on the premises at the time of the incident. "The gardai have opened an investigation into the event. We are open and busy as always.' A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said: 'Gardai are investigating an incident of attempted criminal damage at a licenced premises on the Drimnagh Road, Crumlin. 'No damage was done to the premises. Gardai are appealing for witnesses in relation to this incident." The Sun has approached Dublin Fire Brigade and Garda for comment. It comes as the star was embroiled in a cheating scandal earlier this month, after being spotted cosying up to a number of women. 4
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Fire at Conor McGregor's pub was ARSON as cops hunt man who ‘sparked blaze using flammable liquid then fled on foot'
POLICE are hunting an arsonist suspected of torching the pub owned by former MMA fighter Conor McGregor. Detectives believe a person doused the Black Forge Inn with a "flammable liquid" at 3am this morning. 7 7 7 It's understood the suspect used a flammable liquid at the front of the premises before setting it on fire and then fleeing the scene. Gardai are examining CCTV from the area in a bid to identify the suspect. Officers were also examining the scene of the arson attack in Crumlin, a suburb of the Irish capital, in a bid to gather evidence. The blaze will be investigated as criminal damage caused by fire. It's understood Gardai intend to speak to McGregor about the fire. But if he's not available, detectives will attempt to speak to the bar's management. Gardai are also trying to establish a motive for the arson attack. The former cage fighter is believed to be overseas but is aware of the attack. A source said: "Some type of flammable liquid was used at the entrance to the pub before being set alight. "There was a small fire at the door that was quickly brought under control. Conor McGregor gets a belly rub from Dee Devlin as they enjoy an Al-fresco meal in Sardinia, Italy "One individual was involved in the incident and quickly ran from the scene. "Thankfully there was no one around at the time and nobody was injured." Investigators are now trying to establish a motive for the incident. They are probing if the bar was targeted to intimidate McGregor or is linked to individuals who have socialised in the bar. One local told us: "McGregor's bar has been quiet recently but it's no surprise to nearby residents this has happened. "The homes near the pub were woken up by the sound of fire engines and sirens. "The fire was extinguished pretty quickly and then the guards were back first thing to examine the pub. "It's hard to know who was behind this attack because he's not popular with everyone in this community." 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. Following that incident, McGregor also installed bullet proof windows in the pub. The investigation into the latest attack is being led by officers from Crumlin Garda station. Gardai confirmed an investigation was ongoing. A spokesperson said: "Gardai attended the scene of an incident of criminal damage at a licenced premises on the Drimnagh Road, Crumlin that occurred at approximately 3am on Friday 25th July. "The fire was extinguished by the Dublin Fire Brigade. "No injuries have been reported. "The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination will be conducted in due course. Investigations are ongoing." A spokesperson from Dublin Fire Brigade added: "Firefighters from Dolphin's Barn were mobilised to the address and on arrival found a small fire at the front of the building. "Using a high pressure hose reel, one fire engine dealt with the incident and no injuries were reported. The scene was handed over to Gardai." lips show emergency services battling the blaze at the venue on Drimnagh Road in Crumlin, a suburb of the Irish capital. Reacting to the scenes today, McGregor defiantly posted a video on Instagram while holidaying with his family on a boat. 'UNBEATABLE' Before drinking from a can of Forge beer, he said: "The pub is open for business today folks. "You wouldn't get through it with a rocket launcher. She's spotless. "Up the forge!" He later posted an aerial shot of the pub, captioned: "UNBEATABLE!". Pictures taken today have revealed the extent of the clear up from the fire, with workmen spotted repairing the exterior of the building. The former UFC World Champion's bar was previously targeted in January 2022. Yobs armed with petrol bombs attacked the venue just hours after the fighter had been there. At the time, cops said they were investigating attempted criminal damage. He purchased the Irish pub for roughly £2million in 2019. In a statement released after the "unprovoked" attack, The Black Forge Inn management team confirmed staff and customers had not been harmed. It read: 'After hours last night it appears that criminals made an unprovoked effort to inflict damage to the Black Forge Inn. 'There was no damage done to any patrons, employees or the Forge and Mr. McGregor was not on the premises at the time of the incident. "The Gardai have opened an investigation into the event. We are open and busy as always.' It comes as the star was embroiled in a cheating scandal earlier this month, after being spotted cosying up to a number of women. The Sun revealed how McGregor had been seen with a mystery blonde in a Dublin nightclub - just days before he was spotted kissing another woman in Florida. The former UFC champion was pictured smiling with his hands around a blonde woman's waist. A shocked fan snapped the pair on July 6 at Soho nightclub in the Irish capital. Days later, McGregor was spotted kissing a bikini-clad mystery woman on a beach. They were seen packing on the PDA in full sight of other beachgoers. He then laid down a towel for the woman and wrapped an arm around her shoulders in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The athlete has been engaged to Dee Devlin since 2020 and they share four children together. McGregor's long-time fiancee appeared to brush it off as she took to social media to wish him a happy birthday. Putting on a united front, she also posted a series of photos of herself and the fighter beaming together. She seems to be staying loyal to her partner, even after he packed on the PDA with another woman. The latest scandal comes as leaked nudes McGregor sent to Azealia Banks were posted online by the rapper. She alleges the fighter sent her the photos on X unprompted - despite her not following him back. The rapper claims the messages were sexual harassment, but also said that she sent the boxer nude pictures as well in a sexting-back and-forth since 2016. 7 7 7
