The political scene in Ireland has taken an unexpected turn, bringing together unlikely allies and stirring up quite a brew in the Emerald Isle. One might say it’s the luck of the Irish, but what’s unfolding is far more entertaining than any pot of gold. With Rosie O’Donnell reportedly having fled to Ireland to escape the hairy grip of an America under Trump, you’d think she’d find solace far from political drama. Alas, in a twist befitting a Celtic yarn, the notorious MMA fighter Conor McGregor has bravely stepped into the political octagon, announcing his intentions to run for Irish presidency.

McGregor, it seems, isn’t just there for a spirited St. Paddy’s Day. Snapped in the Oval Office with Trump, both looking as thick as thieves, McGregor is setting his sights on more than an Irish pub crawl. He’s got this vision of a power-packed Ireland where he takes on the government’s failure to ensure the safety of its people—a safety that, oddly enough, used to make Dublin one of Europe’s safest cities. McGregor is not mincing words with his critique; it’s like he’s got a roundhouse kick aimed straight at the politicians he believes have let Dublin down.

Now, why would Ireland, one asks, look to a fighter for leadership? Maybe it’s time for a strong man in the face of what certain media would call ‘zerorust society,’ though it sounds more like a code for grappling with the chaos of open borders. McGregor paints a rather vivid picture of Ireland’s transformation from quaint haven to a dangerously bustling place with crime rates scarily on the rise. Headlines touting doubled murder rates and a surge in thefts don’t paint the serene portrait Rosie might’ve been dreaming of when she fled Yankee shores.

McGregor claims he’d bring this EU migration pact to a referendum, allowing all of Ireland to voice their concerns in true democratic style. It’s a bold statement, squarely aimed at Ireland’s long-ignored masses. Perhaps what the Irish really need is a figure who understands a good bout and isn’t afraid to throw a punch. To turn the tide, McGregor’s platform promises to stiff-arm open borders policies threatening to wash away Ireland’s deep cultural roots, something any proud Irish pub owner would toast to.

As the wild ride of Irish politics unfolds, America looks on, mindful of its own dramas. Good old Conor’s been having pow-wows about the Irish predicament with folks high up in the U.S. administration. Imagine Rosie browsing for citizenship papers not aware her new homeland might be led by another firebrand. But truth is stranger than fiction, and maybe, just maybe, McGregor’s brawny optimism is what Ireland needs—the chance to save its spunky culture from a headlock.

So, here’s to Conor McGregor, ready to throw his hat—or should we say gloves—into the political ring. As his candidacy papers glint in the sun, those in Ireland might ponder what they truly have to lose. After all, leadership as bold as this always promises entertaining times ahead, no matter which side of the ocean you’re on.