Conor McGregor does not have a UFC return in his sights after reiterating his desire for a career in Irish politics. McGregor, 36, embarked on a much-publicised visit to the White House on St Patrick’s Day to air grievances over immigration in Ireland, pleading for help from the US.

Of Ireland’s 949 councillors, who were surveyed by The Irish Times, 188 or 20 per cent responded. All stated they would not support a McGregor candidacy, with the exception of Sligo Fianna Fáil councillor Dónal Gilroy, who said it is too early to say how he would vote.