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Charlie Bird sadly passed away earlier this year. He was an incredible journalist and broadcaster during his lifetime. Over the course of his career, he was sent to report on the arrest and imprisonment of Fr Niall O’Brien who was an Irish Columban Missionary priest falsely accused and detained in the Philippines on multiple murder … Continued
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Charlie Bird passed away this week at the age of 74. Now funeral details have been announced for the iconic Irish broadcaster. The beloved broadcaster was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2021 and worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the disease. His death notice was posted on RIP.ie. “Died peacefully in the wonderful … Continued
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Charlie Bird has sadly passed away at the age of 74. The iconic broadcaster was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2021. Since then he has been campaigning tirelessly to raise awareness about his disease. Kevin Bakhurst, Director-General of RTÉ paid tribute to former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird following his death. “We are all … Continued
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Charlie Bird’s wife, Claire has opened up about living with her husband’s recent Motor Neuron Disease diagnosis, which has life changing for the couple. Speaking with the RTE Guide she shared how after he was diagnosed last October, it has taken a while for them to come to terms with it. She said; “There are … Continued
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Ryan Tubridy has revealed the fantastic news that the #ClimbWithCharlie fundraiser has reached an incredible €2.5 million for the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association and Pieta House. The hike up Croagh Patrick, which took place last weekend was originally just planned for RTÉ Charlie Bird to take on alongside Ryan Tubridy and Vicky Phelan after … Continued
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Vicky Phelan has shared a heartfelt message today ahead of the much anticipated #climbwithcharlie event happening tomorrow. Due to ill health, unfortunately Vicki is unable to take part as planned but has shared her support on social media today. The event was originally to be RTE broadcaster climbing Croagh Patrick with a few others, but … Continued
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This Friday will see a star-studded lineup for the season finale of The Late Late Show. Among the guests will be singer Dermot Kennedy who will be performing his new single ‘Something to Someone’ along with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. And the entertainment doesn’t stop there either, as there will be plenty of A-list guests … Continued
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Vicky Phelan has shared a health update with her followers after making a return to social media this week. The cervical health check campaigner posted some lovely snaps of a day out with her mother and godmother, where they visited Adare Manor for afternoon tea. Captioning the post she said; “I’m BACK! For now anyway….I … Continued
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Friday is (thankfully) fast approaching which means we have a brand new line-up for this week’s Late Late Show. Prepare to be entertained by Friday’s program as Tubridy is set to be joined by some very exciting guests this week! Michael Bublé himself shall be live in the studio chatting with Ryan, as well as … Continued
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Vicky Phelan has revealed that she has to pull out of her upcoming Croagh Patrick climb due to ill health. The cervical health check campaigner shared the news on social media today that she will be unable to take part in the Climb for Charlie which is coming up in April. Posting to Instagram she … Continued