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Conor McGregor is ready to swap the pub for the gym after celebrating the lifting of coronavirus restrictions in Ireland.

The UFC star is currently recovering from the broken leg he suffered in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier last summer.

And he has visited his boozer - The Black Forge Inn - on an almost daily basis in recent weeks.

But as his homeland continued to open up this past week, McGregor took to social media to reassure his fans he is focused on his return to the cage.

"Sitting in actual awe at present, can’t quite describe it," he wrote. "Last week, Saturday, the first day Ireland became free from restriction, and also coincidentally the anniversary of the late Arthur Guinness, Forged Irish Stout outsold Guinness on premise for the first time and everyday since!

"Forged Irish Stout is now the clear leader in stout sales for us! All of us in this industry know, for a stout to do this is just unprecedented! Incredible! The fact it happened for the first time on that day in particular, I feel it a sign that I am on the right path here with all of this! Onwards and upwards we go!

"For my fighting fans, I want to say I know I am enjoying myself with my liquid, but very soon I will be immersing my self in full training again with complete abstention from my wonderful creations of spirit and ale. Just 5 more minutes Ma."

McGregor is expected to return to the cage this summer with UFC 276 on July 2 a possible target.