Conor McGregor Drops Bomb: "Anyone Flying a Hamas Flag in Ireland Will Be Deported Same Day"

Conor McGregor, the ex-UFC champ now eyeing a political career, has dropped a bombshell, saying anyone waving a Hamas flag in Ireland should be deported on the spot. The fiery declaration hit X late Sunday, as part of his push for Ireland’s presidency. There’s no legal muscle behind it, and officials haven’t chimed in yet, but it’s already got people talking about immigration and safety.

In his X post, McGregor laid it out: “Anyone caught flying a Hamas flag in Ireland will be deported same day. No exceptions. This is our land, our rules.” He’s taking aim at Hamas, labeled a terrorist group by the U.S., EU, and Israel, especially after its October 2023 attack on Israel. This isn’t new territory for McGregor, he’s been at odds with then Prime Minister Leo Varadkar since 2023, when he blasted the PM for calling an Israeli hostage “lost” instead of “taken."

McGregor’s presidential run, needing 20 parliamentary nods or backing from four local councils, is gaining some traction but faces an uphill climb. His platform, laid out in a Bronx.com piece from Sept. 4, 2025, takes a hard line against terrorist group flags like Hamas and Hezbollah, pushing to make them illegal. This fits Ireland’s tricky stance on the Middle East, think the May 2024 recognition of Palestine, which Hamas cheered, and the anti-Semitism worries raised by ex-Justice Minister Alan Shatter.

It also runs contrary to Ireland's current president's sentiment towards Israel. Michael Higgins hasn't even tried to hide his clear Israel and Jew hate, with his nasty speeches coming more and more often.

Legally, though, McGregor's plan hits a wall. The Immigration Act 1999 and updates allow deportations for security threats, but it’s a process with reviews, not a same-day deal. Flying a Hamas flag isn’t banned outright under the 2005 Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act unless it’s tied to incitement, experts told The Guardian. Garda Síochána hasn’t flagged any recent Hamas flag incidents either.

Reactions are all over the map. Fans on X are hyping it up, with one calling it “about time someone grew a spine.” But groups like the Irish Council for Civil Liberties are pushing back, worried about free speech. With the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack anniversary looming, Dublin’s pro-Palestinian rallies, where flags have sparked debate, add fuel to the fire.

With 10 million X followers, McGregor’s got a loud megaphone, though his political newbie status and the impracticality of instant deportations leave some doubting he’s serious. No word yet from the government or opposition, and his team hasn’t followed up with details.