Conor McGregor reacts as protest over proposed migrant centers in Knock Shrine intensifies

IPAS (International Protection Accommodation Services), a unit of the Irish Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, recently declared Knock Shrine, a village in Ireland, as one of the centers for migrants. The natives of the place have carried out rallies in protest that have generated a reaction from Conor McGregor, who has recently been very active in promoting himself as the next president of the country. While Conor McGregor reacted to the ongoing protest, the natives of the protest highlighted the importance of preserving the town for themselves, along with mentioning the landmark events that have occurred in this place - In 1879, a silent apparition of Our Lady, St. Joseph, St. John and the Lamb on the Altar.Catholic media outlets wrote, “Protests outside Knock Shrine in Ireland over plans by the government to collude with migration tycoons to open a migrant centre in the village with a population of 972. In 1879, a silent apparition of Our Lady, St. Joseph, St. John and the Lamb on the Altar occurred there”Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor, who is venturing into the area of politics, reposted the incident and wrote, “Our most holiest of lands in Ireland, Knock Shrine, lined up by government to be overtook in its illegal human trafficking racket! SHAME ON IRELANDS GOVERNMENT! SHAME ON MAINSTREAM MEDIA WHO TAKE PAYMENT OF IRISH TAXPAYER MONEY TO FORCEFULLY PROPAGATE THE PUBLIC WITH LIES AND DECEPTION! You will pay for this attempted destruction of Ireland. The people will always win this fight! May God continue to protect Knock and the Irish people”Fans came in support of the Irish MMA fighterThe fighter’s stance in recent times has been appreciated by the fans. This recent repost by McGregor brought the fans in support of him. One of the users wrote, “ We support you Conor! Get these illegals OUT”Another user wrote, “Conor McGregor to make Ireland great again.”“Thank you @TheNotoriousMMA for fighting against this takeover. I have faith that Our Lady of Knock will not forsake the Irish people in their stance against evil.”Also read: “Perry beats you lad”: Former UFC title contender’s reply to Mike Perry’s comment generates intense reaction from the fans and fellow athletesMcGregor’s political stance has mostly revolved around the immigration issue in the country. While his stance against the government policies have been supported by many, there is also a section that reflects upon the past life of the fighter and hence defies to agree with him.