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‘Most remarkable’ day as Charlie Bird donates €3.3m in cheques to charity

Retired Irish broadcaster Charlie Bird has described donating more than 3.3 million euro to charities following his Croagh Patrick climb as one of the “most remarkable” days in his life. The former RTE chief news correspondent, who was diagnosed ...

26 Jul 2022 at 17:55

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Charlie Bird pledges to light a candle for Limerick's Vicky Phelan at summit of Croagh Patrick

CHARLIE Bird has revealed the first candle he lights when he reaches the Croagh Patrick summit as part of his upcoming challenge will be for Vicky Phelan. It comes after the cervical check campaigner revealed she has made the difficult decision ...

14 Mar 2022 at 21:00

'I am truly humbled' - Charlie Bird on his triumphant Croagh Patrick climb

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'I am truly humble' - Charlie Bird on his triumphant Croagh Patrick climb

Reaching the summit of Croagh Patrick on Saturday, retired broadcaster Charlie Bird said he was humbled by the response of the public to his charity mountain climb. Cheered on by family and friends, the ex-RTE chief news correspondent, who was ...

03 Apr 2022 at 12:22

National News

Broadcaster Charlie Bird reaches summit of Croagh Patrick in ‘inspirational’ €1m charity climb

Retired Irish broadcaster Charlie Bird said he is humbled by the response to his charity mountain climb after he reached the summit cheered on by family and friends. The ex-RTE chief news correspondent, who was diagnosed with motor neurone ...

02 Apr 2022 at 15:07

National News

Watch: Former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird reveals cloned voice

Retired RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird is to have his voice cloned in the coming days, which will allow him to communicate despite his voice deteriorating due to Motor Neurone Disease (MND). He confirmed in a social media post that "my voice ...

31 Jan 2022 at 11:07

National News

'My death is just around the corner' - Charlie Bird in his final RTÉ radio interview

Former RTÉ news special correspondent and broadcaster Charlie Bird recently accepted that “death is around the corner” for him in a radio appearance on RTÉ. Just weeks before his death on March 12, the former RTÉ correspondent ...

12 Mar 2024 at 10:32

National News

Dunnes Stores join Charlie Bird in raising funds for Motor Neurone charity

Dunnes Stores welcomed legendary journalist Charlie Bird, his wife Claire to their flagship store in Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre this week to launch its Climb With Charlie campaign. From Thursday, March 31 to Sunday, ...

23 Feb 2022 at 13:56

National News

‘I live each day at a time’ – Charlie Bird on receiving hospice care at home

Retired broadcaster Charlie Bird has said he is receiving hospice care at his Co Wicklow home in his ongoing battle with motor neurone disease. The former RTE chief news correspondent is urging businesses across Ireland ...

23 Aug 2023 at 13:20

National News

Charlie Bird confirms his health has 'reached another crossroads'

Former RTÉ correspondent Charlie Bird has issued an update on his health and thanked people for their kindness as he continues his battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). "Extending the hand of friendship to everyone ...

14 Jan 2024 at 13:36

National News

'My death is just around the corner' Charlie Bird tells RTÉ radio listeners

Former RTÉ news special correspondent and broadcaster Charlie Bird has admitted “death is around the corner” for him in a radio appearance at the weekend. In a departure from the usual format, the Brendan O'Connor ...

04 Mar 2024 at 17:34

National News

Charlie Bird dies after long battle with motor neurone disease

Former RTE correspondent Charlie Bird has died aged 74 after a long battle with motor neurone disease. The veteran broadcaster, who reported on a variety of issues from the Stardust fire tragedy in 1981 to the ...

12 Mar 2024 at 10:44

National News

Charlie Bird: From roving reporter to campaigner

For nearly 40 years, Irish broadcaster Charlie Bird, who has died aged 74, brought stories from around the world to TV screens across the country. One of the best-known faces in Irish journalism for several ...

12 Mar 2024 at 11:15

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