UFC star Conor McGregor buys another Dublin pub as he expands his business empire
CONOR MCGREGOR has added the Waterside Bar in Howth to his growing business empire.
are reporting the UFC star acquired the plush watering hole from a group of local businessmen on the quiet.
However, the MMA fighter confirmed the news when he took to social media to re-Tweet The Currency's piece and later added: "The town is mine! And my town is your town".
McGregor already owns The Black Forge Inn in Crumlin and The Marble Arch in Drimnagh on the southside of the city.
In 2021, he sold a majority stake in Proper 12 whiskey for a staggering €497million to Proximo Spirits.
The deal sees him remain the face of the brand and said at the time: "Wow!!
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"In just under 3 years, we went from a dream to the biggest Irish Whiskey in the world!
"A HUGE step for Proper No. Twelve today as we now forge ahead to the next phase of our company's history!
"Thanks to my Irish Whiskey fans all across the globe! Proper Twelve is my baby for life, and I am just warming up the barrels here!
"What I have in store for you all will not only take Proper Twelve to the absolute pinnacle of Irish Whiskey! But of all spirits!
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"Next stop - Worldwide domination!!!
"I wake up each day with focus, drive, and a commitment to be the best in sport and in business - and the money follows. Never count me out!"
The Dubliner is currently recovering from the broken leg he suffered in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in Las Vegas last July.
He has yet to announce a date for his return to action but has been regularly posting updates of his progress in the gym.