Charlie Bird has said the first candle he lights when he gets to the top of Croagh Patrick will be for his "soulmate" Vicky Phelan.
The former RTE broadcaster has Motor Neurone Disease and has organised "Climb with Charlie" to raise funds for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House.
Vicky Phelan planned to climb Croagh Patrick with Charlie on April 2, but no longer will be able to due to health issues.