Priests: He does not speak for people

CRITICISM of Conor McGregor's visit to the White House is continuing to rage, with the Association of Catholic Priests adding its voice to the discontent.

- CONOR HENEGHAN

Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tanaiste Simon Harris and the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre are among those to have criticised the meeting in recent days, with the Association of Catholic Priests weighing in on the matter yesterday.

A statement said: "As people who value both our Irishness and our Faith, we wish to state clearly that Mr Conor McGregor's speech in the Oval Office, where he purported to be speaking on behalf of the Irish people, was not representing what we value and hold dear. We believe that he confuses personal opinions with truth.

"The sentiments expressed by Mr McGregor in his speech in the White House in respect of migrants and refugees are contrary to our understanding of the message of Jesus.