Conor McGregor has highlighted an inspirational story on his social media account. The Irish MMA icon is known by the fans for his remarkable journey to superstardom, which saw him rise from a plumbing apprenticeship in his home country to becoming one of the biggest stars in the UFC’s history!

As such, ‘The Notorious’ recently took to Instagram and shared a heartwarming and inspirational message with his followers. McGregor shared a video posted by Ian O’Connell on his story, highlighting his support and drawing inspiration from the young man and his incredible journey which has seen him overcome a tragic accident to pursue his dreams!

Conor McGregor lauds incredible young man for his inspirational journey  

Ian O’Connell, who suffered life-altering injuries in a cycling accident, recently received a shout-out from Conor McGregor on Instagram. He posted a video shared by the young man with the caption, “My brother, Ian O Connell! An Inspiration”

The post came in response to O’Connell sharing a video of himself working out with a voice-over by ‘The Notorious’  giving a motivational speech!

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In the video, O’Connell can be seen working out in his wheelchair while McGregor’s voice can be heard stating, “You can always do something, if your ankle is sore, well, is your arm sore, so what’s the problem? Do some, do what you can. People use things as an excuse, you what I mean, okay something’s off so I can just chill and everything now.”

McGregor’s words echo Ian’s message of resilience and determination throughout his life and the video concludes with a powerful message: “There’s always something you can do. All the time, so it’s just about finding it, being honest with yourself and f**king do it.”

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This encapsulates O’Connell’s attitude towards life and inspires others to embrace challenges with determination as he now hosts his radio show named after his motto for life!

O’Connell has achieved his dreams despite all odds 

Ian O’Connell is a remarkable young man with an inspiring story. His life changed dramatically when, at just 16 years old, he became paralyzed from the neck down after a biking accident in Killarney National Park. In his past appearance on ‘The Late Late Show’, the young man revealed, “I said to myself ‘Ian, there’s not much you can do here. Crying isn’t going to make me stand up and run around the place again…”

Ian’s unwavering positivity and determination served as a source of inspiration for many. And despite the hardships he has endured, O’Connell has found himself chasing his passion as he currently hosts a one-hour show on ‘Radio Kerry’ titled “Stand Out with Ian O’Connell,” reflecting his motto of resilience and determination. The show features interviews with individuals who have overcome adversity, as well as others with compelling stories to share.

In the face of overwhelming odds, O’Connell’s resilience and strength shine through, demonstrating the power of the human spirit to overcome life’s challenges. His story serves as a beacon of hope for anyone facing adversity, showing that with the right mindset, anything is possible!

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