Conor McGregor’s children are not just following in his footsteps in the world of fighting, but also in the realm of dance. Despite being relatively private about his family life, Conor disclosed at the New York City premiere of the Road House film remake that his eldest kids are currently engaged in dance classes at a dance school—a shared passion among them.
In an interview on Wednesday, March 20, the UFC fighter mentioned, “I do a little bit of river dancing. I [did] Irish dancing for sure in school. My children are doing it. They love it. Irish dancing is a beautiful, traditional dancing art, and we love it.”
Conor, who has four children—Conor Jack Jr., 6, Croía Mairéad, 5, Croía Mairéad, 2, and Mack, 3 months—with his fiancée Dee Devlin, whom he has been engaged to since August 2020, not only possesses remarkable dancing skills but also attributes some of it to his MMA background. He even went as far as naming one of his moves after Riverdance star Michael Flatley.
“I have my son in it for that reason,” he explained. “I know he’ll be nimble on the feet and light on the feet.”
In addition to his dancing endeavors, Conor is venturing into the world of acting, marking his film debut in the upcoming Road House remake. His enthusiasm for the original 1989 classic is evident, underscoring his commitment to the project.
Teaming up with seasoned actor Jake Gyllenhaal on screen, Conor expressed deep gratitude for the learning experience. “I’ve picked up so much from him,” Conor shared about Jake’s acting prowess. “I learned a lot from him,” he reiterated, emphasizing his appreciation for the opportunity to glean knowledge from such a seasoned professional.
Offering a glimpse behind the scenes, Jake shared a humorous incident during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” recounting how Conor accidentally landed a punch on him while filming a scene.
“By mistake, he clocked me in the face,” Jake humorously explained. “We would do a take of fake fighting, and then we’d go watch the monitors to see it back, to see what worked.”
Jake also commended Conor for his guidance and shared how Conor’s fighting expertise provided valuable insights for him.
“He was always great with me,” Jake acknowledged. “He would tell me to do things like, ‘Oh, you know, turn your hand, move a little bit more this way to try to make it look more real.’”