Legendary journalist Charlie Bird has died at the age of 74
He had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021. Legendary journalist and broadcaster Charlie Bird has died at the age of 74 after having been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021. RTÉ News, who Mr. Bird worked for during his career, report that he passed away on Monday, 11 March. During his 40-year […]
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Leo Varadkar presents Charlie Bird with award for his ‘Climb with Charlie’ campaign
“He has given so much to this nation and continues to do so,” the Taoiseach said of Charlie. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has presented legendary Irish broadcaster Charlie Bird with an award for his ‘Climb with Charlie’ campaign that raised millions for charity. The fundraising event was the only Irish PR entry to have been shortlisted […]
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Charlie Bird hoping to do parachute jump with Mick McCarthy for charity
The veteran broadcaster says he is seeking one sponsor to make it happen. Having raised more than €3 million for charity with his Climb with Charlie campaign last month, Charlie Bird is already planning another fundraiser. The veteran broadcaster has said he and former Irish football manager Mick McCarthy are hoping to do a parachute […]
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Charlie Bird “blown away” by people’s kindness as his charity campaign raises over €3 million
The veteran broadcaster thanked everyone who supported the campaign in an emotional update. Charlie Bird has thanked everyone who supported his Climb with Charlie charity campaign as donations to the fundraiser have surpassed the €3 million mark. Following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021, the veteran broadcaster made headlines for climbing Croagh Patrick […]
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“Fit as a fiddle” – Charlie Bird’s wife Claire praises her husband after his great climb
A real hero, and a real human being. Charlie Bird conquered Croagh Patrick at the weekend, along with the hearts of the watching nation. Having delivered on his promise to scale the mountain as part of the ‘Climb With Charlie’ event, the former RTÉ broadcaster celebrated his achievement with family, friends and members of the […]
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Charlie Bird campaign raises over €1 million ahead of Croagh Patrick climb
Amazing news. Donations to Climb with Charlie, the fundraising campaign launched by Charlie Bird, have now surpassed over €1 million. As part of the campaign, the retired RTÉ reporter and a group of his family, friends and supporters will climb Croagh Patrick in Mayo on Saturday (2 April) to raise money for Irish Motor Neurone […]
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