Conor McGregor offers €50,000 reward for information on petrol bomb attack on Black Forge pub earlier this year
CONOR McGREGOR has offered a €50,000 reward for information on the petrol bomb attack of the Black Forge Inn.
The UFC star's Crumlin boozer was targeted in an attack in January of this year when two petrol bombs were thrown at the building.
McGregor, who purchased the pub in 2019 for nearly €2 million, offered up a reward for anyone who can identify the person who threw the bombs.
In a since deleted Instagram post, McGregor shared CCTV footage of the incident as he pleaded for information.
He wrote: "Hey guys! I have a 50k reward cash in all 100 crisp untouched note. Not a wrinkle on them.
"The no wrinkle green backs. I call them yum-yums. For whoever tells us who this little deli-chicken head is.
"The walk, run, and scrawny build all very distinctive. Nothing will be said, but done.
"Reach out to who can reach me. Look forward to doing business."
McGregor then deleted the post before giving an update where he appeared to thank someone for giving him information.
He said: “Wow that was quick. Thank you so much Good Samaritan.”
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Gardai are investigating the incident from earlier this year in which no damage was done to the premises.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are investigating an incident of attempted criminal damage at a licenced premises on the Drimnagh Road, Crumlin last night, Wednesday 12th January 2022.
"No damage was done to the premises. Gardai are appealing for witnesses in relation to this incident is asked to contact Gardai."
Just days after the attack McGregor was back in his pub enjoying drinks as he shared the photos on social media.
A statement from Black Forge management said: “After hours last night it appears that criminals made an unprovoked effort to inflict damage to the Black Forge Inn.
“There was no damage done to any patrons, employees or the Forge and Mr. McGregor was not on the premises at the time of the incident.
"The gardai have opened an investigation into the event. We are open and busy as always.”
Former two weight world champion McGregor spent over €1 million on revamping the Black Forge Inn.
Since opening last year the pub has been visited by celebs such as star jockey Frankie Dettori and X-Factor winner James Arthur.
McGregor regularly shares photos and videos of him enjoying a drink inside the pub as he remains out of action in the UFC.
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The 33 year old has not returned to the Octagon since breaking his leg in his last fight against Dustin Poirier.
But fans have expressed their concern at the amount of time McGregor has spent in the pub with some fearing he has gone 'off the rails'.