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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Sandra Mallon

Charlie Bird's wife Claire reveals her reaction when he told her where he wanted to be buried

Charlie Bird’s wife Claire admitted she "threw a runner" at the retired broadcaster when he told her where he wanted to be buried.

The former RTE correspondent, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease, previously revealed he wanted to be buried on the island of Inis Oirr.

And now Claire said she will be buried alongside him when her time comes – but she admitted her first reaction to his plans came as a surprise.

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