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Conor McGregor needs little introduction. As a former UFC dual-weight champion and successful entrepreneur, he dominates the spotlight worldwide. But behind his fame and fortune, his partner and family remain at the center of his life. Although ‘The Notorious’ has a strong team supporting him, he often credits one person for keeping him grounded: his partner and the mother of his children, Dee Devlin.

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The couple has been together for more than 17 years, and ever since, Devlin has stood by him through every high and low. Now, in just a few hours, Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin will finally exchange vows in the holy Vatican City, just behind St. Peter’s Basilica on the way to the Vatican Gardens, surrounded by family and friends. So, let’s take a closer look at the woman who has supported McGregor throughout his journey.

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What is Dee Devlin’s ethnicity and nationality?

Dee Devlin is originally from Walkinstown, Co. Dublin, and like McGregor, is extremely proud to be Irish. Born on 9th August 1986 in Ireland, Devlin has two sisters named Sarah and Cathy. She was also working with the Assets Model Agency in Dublin and is a core member of McGregor’s finance, equipment, and training teams.

Devlin and McGregor have four children. They announced that they were expecting a fourth child in 2023. 

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The duo met in 2008, and surprisingly, they grew up in nearby towns. McGregor and Devlin also had many mutual friends. They met at a nightclub in Dublin, where Devlin was working at that time.

McGregor and Devlin are business associates, too. She is an associate of the ‘Mystic Mac’s’ management and promotional units and helps coordinate his schedule and sponsor appearances. 

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“Every day, since I started in this game, she’s supported me. She’d drive me to the gym, and she’d listen to all my dreams,” McGregor shared with VIP Magazine in 2015, “Dee is a lifesaver for me. I wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t for her, and that’s for sure. I’m doing all of this for her.”

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Devlin is his strongest supporter and even changed professions for him. However, what about her early life and education before meeting the love of her life?

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Dee Devlin dropped out of high school at 15. She then got involved in different job roles, such as waitressing and modeling, before she met ‘The Notorious’ at a nightclub. McGregor, too, switched jobs from plumbing to MMA.

Now, Devlin is a core part of McGregor’s team and handles his finances.

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Devlin is an entrepreneur, model, and social media influencer. She is also a member of the management team for Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey.

Her net worth is a whopping $20 million, thanks to her own career and Conor McGregor‘s marketing force.

After losing a recent court case, Conor McGregor received heartfelt support from his partner.

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Dee Devlin shared an Instagram story: “I love him, I trust him, and I BELIEVE HIM!” She added, “No one is entitled to comment… our family stands strong!”

Despite what the world said, Dee has always remained by McGregor’s side.

Now, along with their four children, family and close friends will attend their private wedding ceremony, which sources within the Vatican confirmed will take place at the Church of St. Stephen of the Abyssinians.

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Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin’s love story is about to reach a new chapter. We wish the couple all the happiness, as McGregor also prepares for his return to the Octagon next year.

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Tanushree Bhowmick

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Tanushree Bhowmick is a Senior Olympic Sports Writer at EssentiallySports with over five years of experience in sports and lifestyle journalism. Having covered UFC and MMA extensively, she now brings that lens to Olympic wrestling—highlighting how traditional combat disciplines echo through modern fighting. With a keen eye for technique and storytelling, her work explores how champions are shaped across both worlds.

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