Conor McGregor’s standing in Ireland appears to have hit a new low, as the former UFC champion was met with loud boos during a Limp Bizkit concert at the 3Arena in Dublin.
Once Ireland’s most celebrated athlete, McGregor’s reception at the event reflected his growing disconnect from the Irish public.
The 36-year-old announced his attendance at the concert ahead of time via Instagram.
He was acknowledged on stage by Limp Bizkit vocalist Fred Durst, but rather than cheers, the crowd responded with jeers.
The incident was captured on video and quickly spread across social media, where fans weighed in on McGregor’s apparent fall from grace.
The footage sparked widespread discussion, with many highlighting how McGregor’s once-unquestioned support in Ireland has deteriorated.
Limp Bizkit was without a doubt the wildest, must fun crowd ive been amongst in literally years. I jumped that much since i was 19. Hearing the entirety of the 3Arena booing the mention of Conor McGregor, not once but twice, was just the icing on the cake.
— Who Art Thou? (@WhoArtThouPod) March 12, 2025
Once the pride of Crumlin, McGregor built a global fanbase with his meteoric rise through the UFC, drawing Irish support wherever he fought.
However, his reputation has been overshadowed by legal troubles and controversies, including a civil court ruling in November 2024 that found him liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in 2018. The verdict led to widespread condemnation, with Irish businesses severing ties with him.
I meet a ton of Irish people in Vegas. Can’t recall a single one who was a Conor McGregor fan. They absolutely loath him over there, feel he gives them a bad reputation as he plays into the drunk/crazy/criminal Irish stereotypes.
— Luca Fury (@LucaFury) March 12, 2025
In the aftermath, a well-known Galway gym erased a mural of McGregor that had stood since 2017, and his former whiskey brand, Proper Twelve, announced it would no longer use his image in marketing.
While McGregor remains a global figure, his reception at the Limp Bizkit concert serves as another sign of his declining support in Ireland.
Me brother is at Limp Bizkit in Dublin and apparently Conor McGregor turned up off his bonce… was causing trouble in the mosh pit and ended up getting chinned.
Absolutely knocked out cold by some metal head. Security had to carry him out. Poor bloke
— . (@CrashOf47) March 11, 2025
Despite his continued presence on social media and hints at a political future, the reaction from his home crowd suggests his days as a beloved national icon are long gone.