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Kevin Taylor

Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin engaged: Stars react after fight ace breaks news

Stars from the worlds of celebrity and sport have congratulated Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin on their engagement announcement.

The fight ace broke the news on Instagram, revealing that the happy couple got engaged on Dee's 32nd birthday today.

McGregor posted a photo of the pair with Dee wearing an engagement ring and said: "What a birthday, my future wife!"

The Crumlin fighter's long-time MMA coach John Kavanagh - whose fiancee Orlagh Hunter gave birth to son Conall earlier this week - was among those to send his well-wishes to the couple.

Irish football legend Robbie Keane shared his congratulations with a love-heart emoji for the pair.

Conor's sister Erin replied to the Instagram post, saying: "I'm so, so happy."

TV presenter Glenda Gilson, Belfast fighter Leah McCourt and American MMA star Holly Holm were also among those to congratulate McGregor and Devlin.

Conor McGregor with John Kavanagh (©INPHO/Tom Hogan)

McGregor's manager Audie Attar chimed in, replying: "Congrats you two!"

Straight Blast Gym team-mate Cian Cowley congratulated his pal, writing: "YES Yup the McGregors congratulations.

The teenage sweethearts met way back in 2008 and have two children, Conor Jr and Croia.

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