“This story asks me questions about an era that would shape who I would become and it will be my last” Legendary journalist Charlie Bird is set to break ‘one last story’ in an upcoming documentary. The RTÉ broadcaster sadly passed away in March at the age of 74 after a long battle with Motor […]
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Charlie Bird has sadly died aged 74 Beloved Irish journalist Charlie Bird has sadly passed away, RTÉ has confirmed. The broadcaster passed away on Monday, March 11th following a long battle with motor neurone disease. Bird spent nearly 40 years reporting for RTÉ before retiring as Chief News Correspondent in 2012. Following his motor neurone […]
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Charlie Bird has shared a health update, admitting he did not believe he would see this Christmas. The former RTÉ journalist says that his health has ‘dramatically changed’. Charlie was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease back in October 2021 and has shared his journey with the condition with the Irish public since. The former journalist […]
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Charlie Bird has been awarded for his ‘Climb with Charlie’ campaign BY Stephen Porzio 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 in the Best-Not-For-Profit category at this year’s World Public Relations […]
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The elephant sculptures will be on public display just before 11am on Saturday at the Summer House in Stephen’s Green. This Saturday (November 4th), a sculpture of a baby elephant dedicated to veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird and Samaritans will be led through Dublin. That morning, five elephant sculptures will graze in Stephen’s Green, before the […]
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Charlie Bird has revealed that he will soon need mobility assistance as his motor neurone disease progresses. The former broadcaster is always open about his health challenges over the years. Today, the 74-year-old gave his followers an update on X, formerly known as Twitter, which broke many hearts. “My MND is changing fast. I am […]
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