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<p>In the High Court case, the judge said Conor McGregor (pictured) claimed he did not inflict the bruising but was not in a position to offer a plausible alternative explanation. File photo: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ie</p>

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Conor McGregor applies to bring in new evidence in appeal against finding he assaulted Nikita Hand

The fresh evidence has come from a couple who lived across the street from Ms Hand and her now former partner

<p>Conor McGregor recently lost a civil case taken by Nikita Hand, who claimed he raped her in the penthouse of a Dublin hotel after a night out. File picture</p>

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Conor McGregor to face former sparring partner in court next month over whiskey brand deal

<p>Conor McGregor said that 'like a lot of countries in the western sphere, it [Ireland] is being governed by people with ill intentions of its people'. Picture: Leah Farrell</p>

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Conor McGregor: Ireland governed by people with ill intentions

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'Resounding rejection' of Conor McGregor's attempt to run for presidency — Chambers

Conor McGregor to host Tucker Carlson in his Dublin pub this evening

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Conor McGregor to host Tucker Carlson in his Dublin pub this evening

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Why Ireland must protect the presidency from political vanity and empty celebrity

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Conor McGregor will not face charges for comments relating to Dublin riots

Mr McGregor, who has previously stated an intent to run for the Irish presidency, later claimed in the White House that the Irish Government was one of 'zero action with zero accountability'

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

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Sarah Harte: Why dismissing Conor McGregor’s presidential dreams is a mistake — and a warning

Conor McGregor’s presidential hints are laughable — but Ireland’s shifting political landscape makes his populist appeal worth watching

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Garron Noone back on TikTok after backlash to online post

Garron Noone back on TikTok after backlash to online post

Irish influencer had taken a break from online accounts after a major backlash to a video he posted last week about Conor McGregor and immigration

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Fergus Finlay: We are not powerless against toxic social media. It's time to act

S Fergus Finlay: We are not powerless against toxic social media. It's time to act

Conor McGregor's twisted rhetoric and the show Adolescence hit the headlines in the same week, showing just how mainstream toxic masculinity has become. We must act, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Mick Clifford: The land of a hundred thousand welcomes — and unwelcome truths

Mick Clifford: The land of a hundred thousand welcomes — and unwelcome truths

Ireland’s global image took a hit this week as Conor McGregor, social media, and viral headlines shaped the narrative

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Comedian Garron Noone deactivates social media accounts after immigration video backlash

Comedian Garron Noone deactivates social media accounts after immigration video backlash

Mr Noone responded to comments Conor McGregor made on immigration during his St Patrick's Day visit to Donald Trump in the White House

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

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Conor McGregor seeks to present new evidence to overturn finding he assaulted Nikita Hand

The Court of Appeal on Friday heard that the MMA fighter has paid €100k of the damages award and €200k of the trial costs

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

'On St Patrick's Day, two rapists met each other in the White House', Dáil told

'On St Patrick's Day, two rapists met each other in the White House', Dáil told

People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger said the Taoiseach's visit to Washington had been overshadowed by Conor McGregor's St Patrick's Day visit

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Justice minister accused of 'dereliction of duty' for failing to stop spread of the far-right

Justice minister accused of 'dereliction of duty' for failing to stop spread of the far-right

Gary Gannon raised concerns about a lack of work done in the aftermath of the Dublin riots

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor ‘does not speak for Ireland’, says Harris after White House visit

Irish Examiner view: White House meeting of the utter disgraceful

MMA fighter Conor McGregor’s visit to the White House was an insult to decent people everywhere

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting

'My heart fell': Paschal Donohoe slams McGregor’s White House visit

The finance minister criticised Conor McGregor's representation of Ireland after Trump meeting, defends national values

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

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Conor McGregor responds to Taoiseach’s criticism after White House visit

Irish political leaders said the mixed martial arts fighter does not speak for Ireland as he visited the White House for a St Patrick’s Day meeting with US president Donald Trump

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Donald Trump has found a new weird friend in Conor McGregor. Yes, we should all be worried

S Donald Trump has found a new weird friend in Conor McGregor. Yes, we should all be worried

Summit between a felon and the man found by a jury in a civil rape case to have assaulted a woman shows that wealth and power can buy friends and influence

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting

Conor McGregor ‘does not speak for Ireland’, says Harris after White House visit

McGregor told reporters in the West Wing that he was going to voice concerns about immigration issues in Ireland when he spoke to US President Trump

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting

Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Conor McGregor’s White House remarks today were 'wrong, and do not reflect the spirit of St Patrick’s Day'

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Judge satisfied Conor McGregor complied with CCTV footage order in civil trial

Judge satisfied Conor McGregor complied with CCTV footage order in civil trial

A judge has ruled Conor McGregor complied with court orders on CCTV footage but must cover legal costs in the case

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor lodges appeal against High Court judgment in Nikita Hand case

Conor McGregor lodges appeal against High Court judgment in Nikita Hand case

According to court records, the appeal was filed on Friday, February 14.

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

Conor McGregor could be cross-examined over statement on key CCTV footage

Conor McGregor could be cross-examined over statement on key CCTV footage

Mr Justice Alexander Owens ordered Conor McGregor to make a sworn statement setting out in detail how he deleted the footage

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

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Man denies filming intimate act between Conor McGregor and fiancée Dee Devlin

The statement comes after the 20-year-old man voluntarily attended a police station in Northern Ireland for questioning

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

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Conor McGregor deletes CCTV footage relating to civil rape case

During the High Court trial, a jury found that he had raped a woman in a Dublin hotel six years ago.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

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S Colin Sheridan: Political leaders must reclaim high ground in a moral vacuum

Muddying the waters to make them seem deep — this seems to be what a lot of Irish politics is about right now

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Judge criticises Conor McGregor's 'nonsense on the internet' in Nikita Hand CCTV ruling

Judge criticises Conor McGregor's 'nonsense on the internet' in Nikita Hand CCTV ruling

The judge said: 'My position is Mr McGregor, by winks and nudges, wants to get into court of public opinion, selectively use bits and pieces of the case that suit himself'

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

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Conor McGregor accused of sexually assaulting woman after basketball game in Miami

The woman, described as a vice president at a high-profile Wall Street institution, accuses Mr McGregor of sexually assaulting her in a toilet after a basketball game

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

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Nikita Hand seeks injunction preventing publication of CCTV footage used in Conor McGregor trial

Mr McGregor's business partner had indicated publication of the CCTV would help boost sales of Mr McGregor’s alcohol, court heard

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

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Sarah Harte: We need to change how juries operate to modernise the courts

Instead of juries in sexual assault cases, we should have specially trained judges

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Year in review: Highs, lows, medal glory in Paris, and the takedown of Conor McGregor

Year in review: Highs, lows, medal glory in Paris, and the takedown of Conor McGregor

To say it was a year unlike any other is an understatement, says Colin Sheridan

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

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Conor McGregor takes to Instagram with 'never settle with blackmailers' posts

McGregor has since deleted the post referring to blackmailers but comments about the 'fake press' were still online just before 11am on Tuesday

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Conor McGregor case not yet over as judge awards legal costs to Nikita Hand

Conor McGregor case not yet over as judge awards legal costs to Nikita Hand

At court, stakes were still extremely high, writes Sean Murray, even though a jury had already found in favour of Nikita Hand in her case against Conor McGregor

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

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Judge orders Conor McGregor to pay Nikita Hand’s costs in civil rape case

The judge also made no order in relation to the costs of James Lawrence, from whom she also sought damages for assault

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

A view of Forged Irish Stout branding 17/5/2023

S The Pitch: Asda deliver fatal blow to the Conor McGregor drinks empire

Asda was the single most important international retailer for the Forged Irish Stout brand.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

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Cork and Dublin airports to stop selling alcohol linked to Conor McGregor

It follows the decision by a number of retailers, including SuperValu and Centra, to cease selling products linked to the mixed martial arts fighter

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

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Hearing on legal costs in Nikita Hand's case against Conor McGregor delayed until next week

Typically, the losing side pays their own legal costs and those of the successful party

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

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Musgrave group will no longer store products linked to Conor McGregor

The athlete has featured in multiple video games, including voice-acting a character bearing his likeness in additional downloadable content in the Hitman series

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Nearly 1 in 5 Irish women face physical violence in their lifetime, EU study reveals

Nearly 1 in 5 Irish women face physical violence in their lifetime, EU study reveals

'Invisible epidemic': The survey found every third woman across the EU has experienced physical violence, including threats, or sexual violence

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Fergus Finlay: Courageous Nikita Hand went into court as a victim but came out as a hero

S Fergus Finlay: Courageous Nikita Hand went into court as a victim but came out as a hero

Why is abuse tolerated? Why must we rely on the courage of brave and often alone women to speak out?

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

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First-time calls to rape crisis helpline surged after verdict against Conor McGregor

"Since the jury found in favour of Nikita Hand, there has been a strong effect across Irish society that we are feeling in Dublin Rape Crisis Centre," said chief executive Rachel Morrogh.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Taoiseach rejects comparison between Conor McGregor and election candidate John McGahon

Taoiseach rejects comparison between Conor McGregor and election candidate John McGahon

When it was put to Simon Harris on Monday that both men were found civilly liable of assault, he responded: 'I'm actually struggling to dignify that with an answer'

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

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Protest planned in support of Nikita Hand following DPP decision not to take criminal case

During the civil case, Ms Hand said she was 'disappointed and upset' at the decision not to prosecute.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

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Independent Ireland candidate resigns amid backlash over Conor McGregor association

Dublin City councillor Phil Sutcliffe has resigned from the Independent Ireland party ahead of a meeting to discuss his support for Conor McGregor.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

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Nikita Hand 'will always be a marked woman because she stood up to Conor McGregor'

The consequences of the verdict have yet to be seen, writes Sean Murray

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

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Court heard claim masked men broke into home of woman in McGregor case

A gang of masked men broke into the home of a woman who took a civil case against mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor accusing him of raping her, the court heard.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

High Court 24 - P Ní Laimhin v McGregor & Anor

Inside Court 24: How the case against Conor McGregor played out

The Dublin woman and the MMA star knew each other from growing up in the same area of south-west Dublin and socialising in similar circles

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

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Watch: Nikita Hand urges others to 'speak up, you have a voice'

A woman who won her civil claim against Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has said she hoped her case will remind victims of assault to keep “pushing forward for justice”.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

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Nikita Hand says ‘justice has been served’ after winning civil case against Conor McGregor

Nikita Hand, who accused McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, was awarded €248,603.60 by the jury

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024