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Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham recalls frantic search for his sister Maria the night of Stardust fire

The horrific fire in February 1981 claimed the lives of 48 young people

Irish Mirror

Dublin artist wows online audiences with Christy Dignam portrait

Caricaturist Niall O'Loughlin says that the artwork has gone on to become his most viewed creation online, amassing around a million views across social media platforms

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird says he is 'crying non-stop' in heartbreaking update amid health battle

The former RTE presenter and journalist updated supporters on Sunday night

Irish Mirror

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Charlie Bird admits he is struggling with 'crying non-stop' amid motor neurone disease battle

Last April Charlie was joined by thousands of supporters as he climbed Croagh Patrick and raised raised over €3million for charity

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird asks supporters to light a candle 'in solidarity' to mark year since Croagh Patrick climb

The brave RTE veteran admitted in a video message that his "health is deteriorating" but he is determined to still show his support to others battling motor neurone disease

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird gives 'good news' health update amid ongoing battle with Motor Neurone Disease

The RTE veteran was diagnosed with motor neurone in 2021 and his Climb With Charlie campaign raised over €3million for charity

Dublin Live

RTE's Charlie Bird shares rare 'good news' update on health battle with Motor Neurone Disease

The veteran journalist revealed on Sunday that he recently got some positive news about his health

Irish Mirror

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Charlie Bird shares devastating health update as Motor Neurone Disease gets 'much worse'

RTE journalist Charlie Bird shared an update on his health battle, admitting his situation is "not great"

Irish Mirror

Charlie Bird says there's 'no possibility' he could climb Croagh Patrick again in sad health update

The RTE broadcaster took to Twitter to reveal his worries about his mobility, admitting that there was “no possibility” of him climbing Croagh Patrick again following his successful campaign

Dublin Live

RTE star Charlie Bird delivers devastating health update and says he's in a 'dark place'

Former journalist and TV presenter Charlie Bird has shared an update on his health battle, telling fans his own situation is "not great" and he's uncertain how much longer he will have mobility, after his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis

Daily Mirror

Charlie Bird says he 'doesn’t know how long more I will survive for'

The former-RTE host also gave a bittersweet update as he shared a pre-Christmas picture with his beloved pet dog, Tiger

Dublin Live

‘I don’t know how long more I will survive’ - Charlie Bird’s heartbreaking Christmas message

"I need to be honest, over the past couple of weeks my MND has started to spread to my limbs and I don’t know how long more I will be mobile"

Irish Mirror

Charlie Bird hopes to be reunited with pal Vicky Phelan after death

The former RTE broadcaster spoke of his gratitude to be celebrating another Christmas after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in October of last year

Dublin Live

Kellie Harrington and Charlie Bird among winners at An Post Book Awards 2022

The An Post Book Awards 2022 took place in the Convention Centre in Dublin on Wednesday night

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Families of Stardust fire victims vow to continue fight as inquest set for April

They were joined by RTE journalist Charlie Bird who has been by their side since first reporting on the tragedy on Valentine's Day 1981

Irish Mirror

Charlie Bird's tears at Stardust hearing as inquest to begin in April, but families 'very hopeful' of earlier date

Retired broadcaster Charlie Bird and several family members attended the hearing today

Dublin Live

Motor Neurone Disease early symptoms to watch out for, treatments, and diagnosis in Ireland

There are more than 400 people in Ireland living with the condition

Irish Mirror

Charlie Bird praises 'incredible' Vicky Phelan and says she was his 'Samaritan'

'She was an incredible human being and, yes, in a way, she was that Samaritan for me'

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Charlie Bird says his 'heart is broken' as tributes flow following the death of Vicky Phelan

The cervical cancer campaigner has been described as an “inspiration” by several public figures

Irish Mirror

Charlie Bird says ‘my heart is broken' in moving tribute to 'hero' Vicky Phelan

"My hero is gone."

Irish Mirror

Charlie Bird admits 'harsh reality' as limbs start to be affected in MND battle

Charlie was diagnosed with the incurable disease towards the end of 2021 after noticing issues with his voice.

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird gives heartbreaking update on his health amid battle with Motor Neurone Disease

The veteran RTE journalist provided followers with an update on his health as he launched a new campaign with the Samaritans

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird says he's remaining positive in his health battle

The veteran RTE broadcaster has been candid about his struggle with motor neurone disease

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird cries tears of joy following touching tribute from Pieta House

The veteran broadcaster said he was “humbled” by the experience

Irish Mirror

Charlie Bird and wife say health battle has brought them ‘closer’ as they open up on struggles ‘behind closed doors’

Exclusive: "People don’t realise what it is like behind closed doors and all of the day to day things that we struggle with."

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