Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Charlie Bird

Charlie Bird to donate €3m to charity this week as he thanks public in health update

Charlie, who was diagnosed with incurable motor neurone disease towards the end of 2021, was overwhelmed by the amount of support he has gotten since telling the world about his diagnosis

Irish Mirror

Daniel O'Donnell says he is designated babysitter for his grandkids as he mulls new travel series on RTE

He said he is yet to decide whether he and his wife Majella will be making a return to the screen in their fan favourite RTE Roadtrip shows

Irish Mirror

Love Island host Laura Whitmore thought to have earned almost €700,000 despite less than 14 minutes airtime

Love Island said that the host of the show "has never appeared in every episode" and that Laura’s next arrival "will be a surprise".

Irish Mirror

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

RTE's Ryan Tubridy opens up on reality of being one of the most famous men in Ireland - 'no escape'

“I love my job, and I love the people so it is fine."

Irish Mirror

Everyone saying same thing about RTE's new drama Harry Wild starring Jane Seymour and Amy Huberman

Irish Mirror can reveal that over 200,000 people tuned in to watch the new pairing on screen.

Irish Mirror

Vicky Phelan sends message of support to Charlie Bird as she is in too much 'pain' to travel to book launch

Vicky said she was unable to attend the book launch in Westport as pain was currently a "huge issue" for her

Irish Mirror

Charlie Bird overcome with emotion as pals Ryan Tubridy and Daniel O'Donnell launch his new book

The RTE broadcaster released a new book titled ‘Climb With Charlie’ to commemorate his climb of Croagh Patrick and the various climbs organisded nationwide

Irish Mirror

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Charlie Bird visits President Michael D Higgins and thanks him for friendship

The former RTE journalist, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease, visited the President on Friday with his wife Claire and dog Tiger

Dublin Live

RTE legend Charlie Bird 'upset and guilty' as he struggles to respond to hundreds letters of support

The 72-year-old who is battling Motor Neurone Disease said he doesn't have the "time and the energy" to respond to everyone

Irish Mirror

Emotional RTE viewers all saying the same thing after Charlie Bird documentary

Many people said they were "in tears" watching Charlie Bird: Loud and Clear on Monday night

Irish Mirror

RTE viewers hail Charlie Bird as 'Irish icon' following documentary airing

The heart-wrenching documentary explored the life and legacy of the former-RTE broadcaster

Dublin Live

RTE legend Charlie Bird visits his own eventual resting place in emotional moment

'There is an amazing graveyard up in the sand, to me it’s peaceful, and at least I’ve sorted that issue out. That’s what I’m trying to do, sort everything out'

Irish Mirror

Charlie Bird reveals where he wants his ashes to be scattered

Former RTE newsman visits the grave site he has chosen in a new documentary 'Charlie Bird: Loud and Clear'

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird fears losing his voice will rob him of his 'humanity'

He said voice banking technology has given him a "new lease of life"

Dublin Live

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird thanks public after charity climb reaches 'staggering' milestone of over €3 million

RTE will be airing a documentary on the veteran broadcaster's life

Irish Mirror

Charlie Bird says he fears 'choking to death' as he opens up about his funeral plans

The former RTE broadcaster is battling Motor Neurone Disease

Irish Mirror

Vicky Phelan shares snaps after delivering money raised from Charlie Bird charity climb to 'fantastic' cause

The Cervical Check campaigner posted pictures from her day out with one of her best friends after they visited the Children's Grief Centre in Limerick

Dublin Live

RTE Late Late Show line-up includes Oscar nominated actress

There will be special 60th birthday Late Late Show wishes on the night as the show marks the milestone year before they wrap up the season

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird hopes he 'can survive' to see Bruce Springsteen in Dublin

The American music legend is performing three shows in Dublin's RDS Arena in May 2023

Irish Mirror

RTE legend Charlie Bird says he hopes he 'can survive' to check Bruce Springsteen gig off bucket list

The broadcaster took to Twitter to say he hopes to attend the upcoming Bruce Springsteen concert that will take place on May 5, 2023

Irish Mirror

Daniel O'Donnell says being part of Charlie Bird's fundraising campaign was 'quite amazing'

'I don’t know if I have been involved in anything that has united the country like Charlie’s climb'

Irish Mirror

RTE legend Charlie Bird to team up with Mick McCarthy for charity parachute jump

The former RTE journalist took to Twitter to tell his followers about his “mad idea” of a parachute jump

Dublin Live

New 'priceless' kennel facility for dogs of sick children opens at Crumlin Children's Hospital

Cian's Kennels' was set up by the parents of Cian Neary who sadly passed away in September 2019 after being diagnosed with cancer

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird teaming up with Mick McCarthy for charity parachute jump

Dublin native Charlie - who is bravely battling Motor Neurone Disease - said that he has come up with the "mad idea” to raise even more money for charity.

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird thanks supporters for 'love and kindness' as ClimbWithCharlie passes €3million mark

The 72-year-old climbed Croagh Patrick last month in a bid to raise money for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House.

1 … 4 5 6 7

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association

16 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.