Why Celtic Clans Are Watching Conor McGregor Tonight

The remarkable history behind the McGregor name—from Scotland's outlawed royal clan to one of the world's most recognized Celtic surnames.

Dear friends,

Tonight, millions of viewers will tune in to watch Conor McGregor return to the spotlight. While much of the world sees one of Ireland’s most famous athletes, many of us in the Celtic community see something else as well—the enduring legacy of one of Scotland’s most remarkable Highland clans.

For nearly two centuries, the MacGregor name was outlawed. Families were scattered, forced to adopt new surnames, and many ultimately found new homes throughout Ireland before later generations crossed the Atlantic to North America and beyond. Yet through it all, Clan Gregor never lost its identity.

That extraordinary story has made the MacGregors one of the most admired and romanticized clans in Celtic history, respected not simply for ancient royal traditions, but for their resilience and determination to endure against overwhelming odds.

With so much attention on the McGregor name this evening, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to publish a new feature exploring why so many people of Celtic heritage continue to take pride in that remarkable story.

Read the new article here:

Conor McGregor: Why Clan Gregor Remains One of the Most Admired Names in Celtic History

https://celtic.press/journal/conor-mcgregor-royal-clan-tribe/

If you enjoy exploring Celtic history, genealogy, royal traditions, and the stories behind our ancient clans, I also invite you to browse the growing collection of research articles now available in the Celtic Press Journal.

As many of you know, we are now transitioning to our new publishing platform at:

https://www.celtic.press/journal

Rather than limiting ourselves to the space available in a printed newsletter, we are now able to publish far more articles online throughout the year, complete with historical illustrations, maps, source references, and expanded research.

Our printed edition is not disappearing—it is simply evolving. Going forward, we plan to publish one larger annual print edition of the Celtic Press Journal, while making our regular articles, research features, and historical discoveries available online as they are completed.

This allows us to share considerably more material with our readers while preserving a beautiful annual printed volume for collectors and supporters of Celtic history.

Thank you for continuing to support this work over the years. Whether your family traces its roots to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, or the Isle of Man, I hope these articles help keep our shared heritage alive for future generations.

Enjoy tonight’s article, explore the journal, and if you find something you enjoy, please consider sharing it with fellow clan members, family historians, and lovers of Celtic history.

ENJOY THIS SPECIAL MACGREGOR ARTICLE! https://celtic.press/journal/conor-mcgregor-royal-clan-tribe/

Warm regards,

Stephen M. B. Knott
Editor
Celtic Press Journal
https://www.celtic.press/journal

“Keeping Celtic history alive—one story at a time.”