New Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight champion Conor McGregor is to be given a Civic Reception by the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
The 27-year-old Dubliner claimed the MMA title with a first-round knock-out of holder Jose Aldo of Brazil on Sunday morning in Las Vegas.
Lord Mayor Críona Ní Dhálaigh said: “I am delighted to honour Conor McGregor, world champion, in his home city of Dublin and acknowledge his wonderful achievement in the sport of UFC [sic].
“He became world champion in such stunning style and was watched by many Irish people.
"Comhghairdeas le Conor ar an éacht íontach seo. Curadh reatha an Domhain ó mBaile Átha Cliath is ea é.”
The reception will be held at City Hall in late January with further details to be announced in due course.
