GAA president says he would welcome Conor McGregor fight in Croke Park

The much-discussed Conor McGregor fight in Croke Park has just inched a little bit closer to realisation.

President of the GAA Aogan O Fearghail has confirmed that he would be open to having 'The Notorious' compete in Croker.

"Our stadium is here and available," O Fearghail told The Herald. "I haven't seen an application but every application that comes is always welcome.

"He's a young athlete who clearly has a world following. "Certainly we need to discuss with Conor when he wants to fight and when he wants the venue." Dana White has recently claimed that, should McGregor claim the UFC featherweight title against Jose Aldo in July, that he would want the Irishman's first title defence to take place in Croke Park. So it looks like all the pieces are starting to fall into place. All that stands in the way now is the little matter of 25-1 featherweight Jose Aldo.