#Charlie Bird

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S Fergus Finlay: Charlie Bird would have eviscerated Lisa Chambers and Willie O’Dea
The late journalist had an unerring nose for political guff and grandstanding as shown by Lisa Chambers and Willie O’Dea in the aftermath of the referendum

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

'His work and legacy will never be forgotten': Tributes paid to Charlie Bird
'His work and legacy will never be forgotten': Tributes paid to Charlie Bird
The former RTÉ journalist was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021. Share your condolences below

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

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In pictures: Charlie Bird's career — from early days to major milestones and iconic moments
The former RTÉ broadcaster has died following a battle with motor neurone disease

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

FILE PHOTO Former RTE journalist Charlie Bird has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease END
Charlie Bird obituary: How RTÉ’s 'main man' in news went on to 'extend the hand of friendship'
Journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird has died at the age of 74 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021. His news career spanned almost four decades and Bird spent his later years raising money and awareness for charities

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

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Journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird dies aged 74
Charlie Bird had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021. His death was confirmed in a statement to RTÉ on Tuesday

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Samaritans Ireland impact report 2021
'I'm still hanging in': Charlie Bird shares health update and plans for charity walk
The former RTÉ journalist told his social media followers that he has plans to lead a walk for Samaritan volunteers on April 21

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Charlie Bird’s health ‘changed completely’ as he shares update on his condition
Charlie Bird’s health ‘changed completely’ as he shares update on his condition
The retired journalist also thanked his neighbours and carers for their support

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Charlie Bird thankful to get to celebrate another Christmas 
Charlie Bird thankful to get to celebrate another Christmas 
Broadcaster and journalist , who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021, has expressed gratitude for the blessing of being closer to celebrating a Christmas, which he admits he did not expect to see this time last year.

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

Kevin Sinfield's 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge - Day Five - Dublin
Charlie Bird hails ‘inspiration’ Kevin Sinfield for ultramarathons in aid of MND
“MND doesn’t pick locations, it’s everywhere. We’ve got to fight together, we’ve got to come together and that’s part of why we’re here.”

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Charlie Bird receives global award for 'Climb with Charlie' campaign 
Charlie Bird receives global award for 'Climb with Charlie' campaign 
The campaign, which saw Mr Bird and hundreds of others climb Croagh Patrick while thousands of people took part in other national events, raised more than €3.6m

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Charlie Bird: 'From now on, I will be using a wheelchair'
Charlie Bird: 'From now on, I will be using a wheelchair'
The retired broadcaster and Motor Neurone Disease advocate issued an update on Twitter/X today, two years on from his diagnosis.

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Samaritans Ireland impact report 2021
Charlie Bird says his MND is 'changing fast' in new update
The retired broadcaster and Motor Neurone Disease advocate has updated followers on his condition in a new social media post - and shouts out an important fundraising project for the Samaritans

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

Charlie Bird wins international award for charity climb which raised €3.6m
Charlie Bird wins international award for charity climb which raised €3.6m
President Michael D Higgins was among those to congratulate Bird on the win.

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Charlie Bird on receiving hospice care at home: ‘I live each day at a time’
Charlie Bird on receiving hospice care at home: ‘I live each day at a time’
'When my time comes, I want to pass away at home surrounded by my family – and the hospice care team say they will look after me there'

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Charlie Bird 'at a crossroads' as his health and movement deteriorate
Charlie Bird 'at a crossroads' as his health and movement deteriorate
'I want to be very honest with everyone who is supporting me,' the former RTÉ journalist said

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

Charlie Bird can no longer reply to letters of support and 'crying episodes' worsen
Charlie Bird can no longer reply to letters of support and 'crying episodes' worsen
The former RTÉ journalist was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2021

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Charlie Bird reflects on Bruce Springsteen and ‘mind-blowing’ support from the public
Charlie Bird reflects on Bruce Springsteen and ‘mind-blowing’ support from the public
From meeting The Boss to joining with thousands for Darkness Into Light, Bird said he 'met so many heroes' over the weekend. 

Mon, 08 May, 2023

'My final wish has happened': Charlie Bird 'blown away' after meeting Bruce Springsteen 
'My final wish has happened': Charlie Bird 'blown away' after meeting Bruce Springsteen 
'We had a couple of hugs and I used my voice app to talk to him'

Sat, 06 May, 2023

Bruce Springsteen review: Boss dedicates song to Charlie Bird as he wows crowd in Dublin 
Bruce Springsteen review: Boss dedicates song to Charlie Bird as he wows crowd in Dublin 
A balmy evening at the RDS greeted the US rock icon as Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street band charged through 50 years of hits at the first of three gigs in Ireland

Fri, 05 May, 2023

Samaritans Ireland impact report 2021
Charlie Bird shares picture of injury following 'bad fall' and A&E visit
The 73-year-old ended up in A&E, but thankfully, suffered no broken bones

Mon, 01 May, 2023

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'He's an absolute inspiration': Hundreds join Charlie Bird on charity walk
The veteran broadcaster, who was diagnosed with MND in 2021, organised the walk at Avondale Forest Park, Wicklow

Sun, 16 Apr, 2023

Charlie Bird: There is no way I could make it to the top of Croagh Patrick again
S Charlie Bird: There is no way I could make it to the top of Croagh Patrick again
It's almost a year since Charlie Bird scaled the 'Reek' along with thousands of supporters to raise funds for two charities close to his heart. We catch up with the retired RTÉ journalist who continues to 'extend the hand of friendship' despite his life-limiting illness  

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

Charlie Bird to lead ‘Hand of Friendship Walk’ in Wicklow next month
Charlie Bird to lead ‘Hand of Friendship Walk’ in Wicklow next month
The event will take place just over a year after Bird's successful Climb with Charlie to the peak of Croagh Patrick, with additional walks taking place in on the day Cork, Galway and Roscommon

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

Samaritans Ireland impact report 2021
Charlie Bird: My health has taken a turn for the worse — but charity work is keeping me alive 
The broadcaster has shared his plans for the anniversary of Climb with Charlie 

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Samaritans Ireland impact report 2021
Charlie Bird shares 'good news' update on motor neurone disease
The broadcaster shared some hopeful news with followers and thanked the public for their prayers 

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

'None of us knows what's around the corner': Charlie Bird on an extraordinary year  
'None of us knows what's around the corner': Charlie Bird on an extraordinary year  
In a recent Tweet, Charlie Bird announced that his fast-advancing motor neurone disease is affecting his mobility. Regardless, he wants to reach out the hand of friendship to those in need. The former RTÉ correspondent looks back on an extraordinary year 

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

Samaritans Ireland impact report 2021
Charlie Bird shares 'honest' Christmas message: ‘I don’t know how long more I will survive’
'Over the past couple of weeks my MND has started to spread to my limbs and I don’t know how long more I will be mobile for'

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

Charlie Bird charity climb
Charlie Bird praises ‘incredible’ Vicky Phelan and says she was his ‘Samaritan’
Veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird said cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan was his Samaritan – as he described her as an “incredible human being”.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Charlie Bird on how Vicky Phelan inspires him, his headstone and that special gift from Daniel O'Donnell 
Charlie Bird on how Vicky Phelan inspires him, his headstone and that special gift from Daniel O'Donnell 
The former broadcaster and his wife Claire appeared on the Late Late Show, describing how they pass notes and play charades since Charlie lost his voice 

Sat, 08 Oct, 2022

Charlie Bird 'going through a very tough period’ following milestone birthday
Charlie Bird 'going through a very tough period’ following milestone birthday
After taking some time off, the former RTÉ broadcaster said he is working on another idea to 'extend the hand of friendship' while he still can 

Thu, 22 Sep, 2022

Charlie Bird thanks kind strangers who helped him during ‘awful crying moment’ 
Charlie Bird thanks kind strangers who helped him during ‘awful crying moment’ 
The former RTÉ news correspondent said he was experiencing one of his “awful crying moments” which come with motor neurone disease

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

Charlie Bird 'really stuggling' as he prepares for major milestone 
Charlie Bird 'really stuggling' as he prepares for major milestone 
The former journalist and broadcaster will celebrate his 73rd birthday next week 

Mon, 29 Aug, 2022

‘Most remarkable’ day as Charlie Bird donates €3.3m to charity
‘Most remarkable’ day as Charlie Bird donates €3.3m to charity
The former RTÉ chief news correspondent was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022

Charlie Bird book launch
Charlie Bird says he feels 'so upset and guilty' he can't respond to all his letters of support
Charlie Bird has extended apologies to anyone who has sent him support through the post as he says he is unable to respond to all of them.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Charlie Bird - Loud and Clear review: Powerful portrait of a beloved broadcaster
Charlie Bird - Loud and Clear review: Powerful portrait of a beloved broadcaster
RTÉ's documentary on Charlie Bird combined poignant moments with a tribute to one of the most recognisable voices of our age 

Mon, 13 Jun, 2022

Charlie Bird memoir to be published in October 
Charlie Bird memoir to be published in October 
The memoir, entitled Time and Tide, has been written by Bird's former News Editor at RTÉ

Wed, 11 May, 2022

Charlie Bird: My motor neurone disease is progressively getting worse
Charlie Bird: My motor neurone disease is progressively getting worse
The veteran journalist shared on Wednesday that his swallow had gotten worse and sitting down to eat has turned 'into a nightmare'

Fri, 06 May, 2022

Charlie Bird: 'I am now facing my biggest challenge'
Charlie Bird: 'I am now facing my biggest challenge'
The retired RTÉ journalist says his voice is gone and his swallow is getting worse

Wed, 04 May, 2022

In pictures: Thousands join Climb With Charlie and raise over €1.5m
In pictures: Thousands join Climb With Charlie and raise over €1.5m
“I am truly humbled and inspired that so many thousands of people took part in Climb with Charlie events across the world," Charlie Bird said after the climb.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

'It's been beautiful': Charlie Bird's drive to help others shows his grit and grace
'It's been beautiful': Charlie Bird's drive to help others shows his grit and grace
At a time of great personal difficulty, Charlie Bird has shown nothing but grace as he rallies thousands and raises over €1.5m for others struggling with a terminal illness and 'their own personal mountains to climb'.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

'Just couldn't take the chance:' Vicky Phelan to miss Charlie Bird climb
'Just couldn't take the chance:' Vicky Phelan to miss Charlie Bird climb
Charlie Bird has said the campaign is likely to surpass its target of raising €1m for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

Charlie Bird: I cry every day because of the love I feel from across the country
Charlie Bird: I cry every day because of the love I feel from across the country
The beloved broadcaster will climb Croagh Patrick this weekend with a host of supporters

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

Vicky Phelan says she 'hasn’t been well' since unveiling of portrait 
Charlie Bird: First candle I will light on Croagh Patrick will be for ‘my soulmate’ Vicky Phelan
Vicky Phelan says she will not be able to join the broadcaster on his climb due to her ill health

Wed, 09 Mar, 2022

Charlie Bird: 'While I am walking I am still alive and it gives me hope'
Charlie Bird: 'While I am walking I am still alive and it gives me hope'
Former RTÉ correspondent Charlie Bird, who has MND, is counting down the days to his Croagh Patrick charity climb on April 2. But protecting the environment is at the forefront of his mind too

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

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