This would be awesome.
New GAA President Aogan O’Fearghail has welcomed the prospect of a Conor McGregor UFC fight in Croke Park.
GAA HQ has long been mentioned as a potential venue for McGregor if and when he next fights in his hometown following the amazing reception when he defeated Diego Brandao at the 3 Arena last July.
Asked about a potential McGregor fight by the Herald, O’Fearghail said: “Our stadium is here and available. I haven’t seen an application but every application that comes is always welcome.
“He’s a young athlete who clearly has a world following.
“Certainly we need to discuss with Conor when he wants to fight and when he wants the venue.”
UFC President Dana White has already gone on record that he’d be in favour of a title defence for McGregor in Croker if he can overcome the significant challenge of Jose Aldo in Las Vegas in July.
If he wins that then we can start to dream, but the prospect of McGregor fighting in front of a packed Croke Park has us feeling a little giddy already.
