The Masons apologize for Tucker Carlson and Conor McGregor

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The Irish free-muralists announced that they would donate to charity the remuneration received for making their Dublin office available for an interview between Tucker Carlson and Conor McGregor. The interview, recorded on April 15, 2025 in the historical Freemasons' Hall building on Molesworth Street, was later published on Carlson's YouTube channel, where McGregor raised immigration issues and suggested the anticipation of moving for president of Ireland.

The Grand Secretary of the large Lodge of Irish Freelours, Philip Daley, admitted that the decision to rent the hall was a mistake. The organization was unaware of who would participate in the event or what its content would be. Daley explained that the details of the interview had only reached them an hr before it began. Despite concerns about possible negative reactions, it was decided not to cancel the event, believing that the background would be blurred and the location would not be revealed.

As a consequence of the situation, the freelours decided to donate the remuneration received, estimated at EUR 1 000–2 000, to an appropriate charity. In addition, fresh area rental procedures have been introduced, which presume that no media bookings will be accepted without full information on the planned event.

In an interview, McGregor criticized Irish immigration policy and expressed concerns about the failure of national identity. He besides suggested that the current rules on moving for president could prevent him from moving for office. It is worth noting that Carlson did not rise the issue of the fresh civilian trial in which McGregor was found guilty of assaulting a woman.

The decision of the free-murderers was criticized by members of the organization and public opinion. Daley stressed that the organization did not support Carlson or McGregor, and expressed regret over the situation. He besides committed to take action to prevent akin incidents in the future.