Published 18:58 IST, April 22nd 2020

Conor McGregor hailed by hospital for €1 million donation, oxygen equipment and monitors

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has been hailed by the medical workers of Mercy Hospital in Ireland for his financial aid and contributions in battling COVID-19.

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A number of medical workers and a hospital in Ireland have thanked and expressed ir gratitude towards UFC superstar Cor McGregor for his donation of personal safety equipment amid global outbreak of coronavirus pandemic. According to reports, Cor McGregor has served his home country Ireland by making a donation of €1 million which has been used for purchase of cardiac monitors, oxygen equipment, and 50,000 face masks for hospitals all over Ireland. Cor McGregor has been active in making people aware of ongoing coronavirus outbreak and his actions towards medical crisis have earned him massive respect from all over world.

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UFC: Cor McGregor donation amid Coronavirus outbreak hailed by Mercy hospital in Ireland

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Michael Sheridan, CEO of Mercy Hospital took to Twitter and expressed his gratitude towards UFC superstar Cor McGregor for his unparalleled contribution to  hospitals of Ireland. Twitter post showcased a number of boxes which h PPE equipment while medical workers stood next to m outside office of Mercy hospital. Clinical director Kieran O’Conr also appreciated Cor McGregor for his action as he went on to write, “Ermous thanks to torious MMA for his support with massive PPE donation for COVID 19.”

re are currently 16,000 reported cases of coronavirus in Ireland with 730 deaths reported. Cor McGregor's timely donation, refore, has garnered Irishman much acclaim. re are also reports that people of Ireland have started to bet on Cor McGregor contesting elections to be  next President of Ireland.

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Apart from huge donations, Cor McGregor has also been constant about promoting lockdown guidelines via various social media platforms. A few weeks ago, Cor McGregor posted a video from his official Instagram handle and vised everyone to stay indoors amid coronavirus outbreak.

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18:58 IST, April 22nd 2020