Conor McGregor joins the coronavirus fight as UFC star donates £920k to local hospitals in battle against outbreak
CONOR McGREGOR has pledged £920,000 to the coronavirus fight in Ireland. The Notorious made the generous gesture in a reply to the Irish minister for finance that he posted on Twitter. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Paschal Donohoe reached out to the MMA star and implored him to […]
CONOR McGREGOR has pledged £920,000 to the coronavirus fight in Ireland.
The Notorious made the generous gesture in a reply to the Irish minister for finance that he posted on Twitter.
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Paschal Donohoe reached out to the MMA star and implored him to use his platform to encourage social distancing.
But McGregor, 31, went one step further in his reply.
The Irishman detailed the work he has done already encouraging his followers to wash their hands, keep apart and stay indoors.
And further down the mammoth message, he revealed the financial contribution he planned to make.
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McGregor wrote: “Today I am purchasing myself, €1million worth of personal protective equipment to be deployed to all the fighting hospitals in the Leinster region.
“Our most affected region to this date.
“St James, Mater, Tallaght, Beaumont, Vincents.
“Where would we be without these brave men and women, I do not know.
“May God bless over them and keep them safe!”
It is in unclear whether Donohoe has replied but McGregor’s followers on Twitter were impressed by his actions.
One wrote: “This man gets a bashing constantly off the Irish media.
“But deep down he is a proud Irish man that does a lot for this country and local charities and cares deeply about this great island.
“Fair play Conor and remember Ireland will always be proud of you.”
Another simply added: “Respect to you for doing what you can mate.”
Before Sean Fitzpatrick chipped in with: “Scenes on toast.”
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The UFC star has been training in self-isolation at his Dublin home as the deadly COVID-19 bug continues to sweep the globe.
The 31-year-old already had to cancel a St Patricks Day trip to America after President Donald Trump banned all but essential travel to the US.
And after Prime Minister Boris Johnson put the UK into lockdown on Monday, McGregor begged Irish president Michael Higgins to follow suit.
Respect to you for doing what you can mate
— Wizzite (@Wizzite) March 25, 2020
