Patrick Pearse Holohan (born 3 May 1988) is an Irish politician and retired mixed martial artist who previously competed in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

[4] For part of his childhood Holohan resided with a maternal aunt in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the final years of the Troubles.

[6] His son Séamus Patrick was born in 2018 and daughter Féile Éireann in 2021 and Ceóla Laragh in 2022 with his long-term partner Chelsea Hudson.

[7] After a successful career in Ireland where he compiled an undefeated 9-0-1 record, it was revealed in August 2013 that Holohan was selected to be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter 18.

[20] Holohan lost by second round submission after taking a series of shots and then giving up his back, opening a window for Smolka to lock in the rear naked choke for the victory.

[22] However, on 25 April, he abruptly announced his retirement, citing Factor XIII deficiency, a rare blood disorder.

On 16 January, as the 2020 Irish general election campaign was underway, Holohan was called upon by his party to apologize for his remarks.

Sinn Féin party leader Mary Lou McDonald also stated that she was satisfied with the apology and there would be no further action needed.

[33][34] On July 6th, as a result of the Holohan nomination Sinn Féin suspended their entire South West Dublin organisation until further notice.

[38] On November 15th 2024 Paddy Holohan declared his intention to run in the Dublin South West Dáil constituency in the 2024 Irish general election.