Conor McGregor paid an unexpected visit to Monaghan Town earlier this evening.
He told Northern Sound FM that he was calling on Monaghan County Council to support him in his bid to become President.
The UFC fighter visited a number of businesses along with visiting the office of Deputy David Maxwell to seek his support.
Deputy Maxwell who is a Fine Gael TD said while his office doors are always open for everyone and he listened to what Mr McGregor had to say, he left him with no doubt that he was only behind Heather Humphreys in the Presidential race.
Mr McGregor said that he will be travelling around in the flesh to meet with the councillors and TD’s in a bid to get on the ballot paper come October 24th.
The multi millionaire said he had one wish and that was to see a democratic process play out as he called on council representatives to back him.
He said support was good, “I am here to rally the people, show support here in the flesh and I'm looking for a nomination to be on the ballot for the presidency of Ireland from Monaghan County Council, this is the beginning of it, we have sent some emails out and we’ve been in correspondence with some councillors, some TD’s, and here we are in the flesh.
“I am getting a lot of support. My points are resonating with a lot of people, and it's important we get this message out.”
While in Monaghan the father of four visited a number of local businesses, “It's great to be here in Monaghan, seeing some great business people. I was at a butcher's, I visited the Shambles bar, I called into Macho Man and bought myself a nice new T-shirt.
Mr McGregor was asked why he wanted to be the next President of Ireland, “My reasoning for running for President of Ireland is to return the power to the people, as per our founding proclamation in 1922. “I wish to see more power given to the local councils around Ireland so they can decide the outcome of their own communities. “How I see it is when I look around the state of Ireland and its communities, many are in a dire state, many are overrun, many councils have their hands tied and cannot act to save their people and their land, and I wish to return that power also. I will use my influence as the head of State to bring in these laws to enact these motions, to make this happen.”
The reason for running, “I'm running and why I'm pressing forward in an urgent manner is because if there are seven more years of zero resistance, then where we are today will be considered heaven, because where we are going is not pretty.
“My vantage point, and many feel the same way around our country, is that the councillors inside the Councils work tirelessly and go above and beyond in comparison to those in Leinster House. It is of my belief that those in the council should, in fact, be in the house, and those currently in the house should be in the bin. And that is my will to bring power back, and to give power to the local councils so they can decide the outcomes of their communities as it should be, versus a government that is controlled and run by a foreign entity abroad.
”I will go around to the councils, and I appreciate and applaud many councillors that have reached out already and we will begin to, we will continue to engage in discussion, and I will put forth my address on record in the public House of where I see Ireland. What I wish to see for Ireland, and my abilities. I'm a five time world champion and I have a very strong relationship with the United States administration.
”I am a father of four beautiful children. I'm a family man. I've supported communities the length and breadth of Ireland. I am an employer of almost 300 people in the land of Ireland.
“That is who I am as a man. I am presenting myself forward in the flesh, and I will give my address to the councils that wish to hear me out, whether they are for or against. And you know, my wish is for a democratic process to play out.”
When asked about being a role model for younger men and boys, Mr McGregor said, “listen, for sure, I'm an imperfect man. I am not a politician. I'm a fighter, through and through, and I'm an Irishman, through and through. I'm proud of my nation.
“My nation has been good to me, and I find it my duty to stand up on his behalf, and that is it. I am a good man and those who know me know this, and those who meet me will also know this. If you care to believe in a pay to propaganda media arm by the government, it is incorrect. So I am a proud Irish man. I am imperfect, but I will tell you the truth, and I will stand behind my country, men and women, all day, every day.”
