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Robbie Kane & Shane Power

Charlie Bird pays powerful tribute to Vicky Phelan as he shares health update

Charlie Bird paid a tearful tribute to his late pal Vicky Phelan yesterday as he marked the first anniversary of his Croagh Patrick climb.

The RTE veteran, 73, was joined by a host of supporters for a 5K walk in Phoenix Park, Dublin, as he hailed his wife Claire as his “guiding spirit”.

Charlie, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in October 2021, urged people nationwide to support causes close to his heart.

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