Bolton Council clarified concerns about Conor McGregor beer

The clarification came after a social media post from the brand, Forged Irish Stout claimed it would be available at the festival this weekend.

The post said the beer would be “pouring all weekend” from the main bar at the Acoustic Stage.

Forged Irish Stout was founded by mixed martial arts fighter McGregor and was initially launched at his Dublin pub, The Black Forge Inn.

Bolton Council has said no agreement to stock the product was ever made and that the brewery’s social media post was an error.

A Bolton Council spokesperson said: “We would like to clarify that there were never any plans to sell a specific beer brand across any concessions at Bolton Food and Drink Festival this weekend.

“A social media post by the brewery was made in error, and no deal to stock their product at the festival was ever agreed.

“We fully understand the depth of feeling on this topic and can reassure everyone that Bolton Food and Drink Festival is an open, inclusive and family-friendly event, and we look forward to welcoming visitors this weekend.”

The concerns surrounding the brand come after a civil case involving McGregor.

Bolton Food and Drink Festival takes place all weekend and begins on Friday, August 28, running through until bank holiday Monday (August 31).