CONOR MCGREGOR AND The Lions lead the way in the interest levels in sport amongst Irish people in 2013.
McGregor’s popularity exploded in Ireland this year with his MMA feats and that has lead to him being the number 1 most searched for sports personality on Google in Ireland this year.
He’s one of only two Irish people on the top ten list, along with former Galway hurler Niall Donoghue who sadly passed away in 2013.
The hottest transfer stories of the summer lead to Gareth Bale, Mesut Ozil, Wilian, Thiago Alcantara and Wayne Rooney featuring. While the biggest managerial change of the year in England sees David Moyes and Alex Ferguson included.
Oscar Pistorious is also on the Irish list and is the most searched for personality globally.
The Lions lead the way in the most searched for sports team in Ireland while Dublin and Clare GAA sides also feature.
The rest are all soccer teams with Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool and Celtic mentioned along with Airtricity League outfits Cork City, Derry City and Drogheda United.
Sports Personalities in Ireland
1. Conor McGregor
2. Gareth Bale
3. Oscar Pistorious
4. Alex Ferguson
5. David Moyes
6. Niall Donoghue
7. Mesut Ozil
8. Willian
9. Thiago Alcantara
10. Wayne Rooney
Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan
Sports Teams in Ireland
1. Lions
2. Arsenal FC
3. Dublin GAA
4. Spurs
5. Cork City FC
6. Liverpool FC
7. Celtic FC
8. Derry City FC
9. Clare Hurling GAA team
10. Drogheda United
Pic: Alik Keplicz/AP/Press Association Images
Global Athletes
1. Oscar Pistorious
2. Aaron Hernandez
3. Adrian Peterson
4. Kevin Ware
5. Lance Armstrong
6. Gareth Bale
7. Jason Collins
8. Lamar Odom
9. Ray Lewis
10. Chris Kelly
I’m getting sick of looking at McGregor’s arrogent face
Go tell him so.
there will be two slaps. ….
Bang!
If he was sick of him, why would he go and tell him?
Why is he arrogant, some of us irish people like to put our home grown stars down for no reason. It’s a sad way to be!
He doesn’t need to be told as he knows it, that’s what arrogent is and he epitomises it.
Do what, he’s a fighter!! Arrogance and attitude go hand in hand with what these guys do!
Never heard of Conor McGregor before reading this article. So I googled him. The irony is not lost
How is he 25 years old? He looks immortal.
Conor was down training in different clubs and the guy was very humble and appreciative of any new techniques or tips not a shred of arrogance.His persona is obviously a show to get attention and maximise his earnings good luck to him.
I’ve trained with him once or twice…..hes a really nice guy trying to earn a few quid! Fair play to the man.
No Leeds United?
Yeah there’s one, just checked them out there! A football team allegedly!!
Oscar should really be on the top of a more accurate list, maybe famous people who killed their wives! Not sure who else might be on the list, I’ll have a glass of OJ while I consider it!
He didn’t kill his wife though so he wouldn’t show up under that search
Conor who? Tosser. Hope he gets battered
Hope he batters you!! Keyboard warrior. Big man!!
I really hope McGregor breaks into the top ten in the UFC. That’s what he needs to do to have a shot at the title. He is extremely arrogant – it’s the name of the game. He’s beaten nobody noteworthy yet, so I just hope he backs up his wins over nobodies with wins over somebodies.
He’s a complete tool.
Cathal pendred will be the top searched name in 2014 mark my words.
So are you dks
Jealous lot
Conor mcgregor is a lovely man.just jealous you lot.
surprised Eamon Dunphy wasn’t on the list.