Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has announced he is withdrawing from the race for the Irish presidency.McGregor had been due to address meetings of Dublin City Council and Kildare County Council later on Monday in an attempt to get onto the ballot paper for October's election.

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has announced he is withdrawing from the race for the Irish presidency.McGregor had been due to address meetings of Dublin City Council and Kildare County Council later on Monday in an attempt to get onto the ballot paper for October's election.