Charlie Bird has asked his supporters to light a candle to mark a year since his historic Croagh Patrick climb, as he admitted in video message that his “health is deteriorating.”
The former RTE broadcaster is battling motor neurone disease, and taking to social media on Friday he sent out a short video message featuring his beloved pet dog Tiger. Charlie wrote on Twitter: "Hi from myself and Tiger, even though my health is deteriorating,” he captioned the clip.
"Yes, I am struggling now, but as long as I can I want to extend the hand of friendship to everyone. You have lifted my spirits," he added.
