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Charlie Bird praises ‘incredible’ Kilkenny campaigner and friend Vicky Phelan

Veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird said Kilkenny cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan was his Samaritan – as he described her as an “incredible human being”. Ms Phelan, who died on Monday, eight years after being diagnosed with cervical cancer, ...

16 Nov 2022 at 17:27

National News

Feed the Birds - They count on you for their extra calories

Storm Barra hit the country hard and the next few weeks will be difficult for our feathered friends in the garden. Ireland is rich in wildlife, and our robins, sparrows, thrushes, blackbirds and many more need a helping hand through the coldest ...

26 Dec 2021 at 13:31

Your community

Help sought to identify swift nests in Kilkenny for new swift census

The Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council has commissioned Birdwatch Ireland to undertake a countywide swift survey in Kilkenny this summer and they need your help to record swifts. Swifts are a small migratory bird that flies to Ireland ...

04 Jul 2022 at 17:39

National News

WATCH: Charlie the Bird departs Dublin Airport after being trapped in terminal for weeks

A bird who has been trapped in a Dublin Airport terminal for the last couple of weeks has finally departed. Dublin Airport confirmed the news yesterday (April 23) through their official X (formerly Twitter) account by posting a video about ...

24 Apr 2024 at 17:34

National News

Amazing charity total revealed as Charlie Bird thanks those who helped him in 'dark period'

Former RTÉ news reporter Charlie Bird has thanked all those who supported and helped him through "a dark period of his life" as he confirmed his charity team will be giving over €1.5 million each to two charities. Through his 'Climb with ...

24 Jul 2022 at 18:29

Pictures & Videos

Pictures: Charlie Bird visits Kilkenny for 'Climb With Charlie' fundraising walk

Tap 'NEXT STORY>' above for more pics Kilkenny City played host to a major fundraising walk last Saturday as part of the ‘Climb with Charlie’ campaign. Organised by Cllr Joe Malone, the walk saw Charlie Bird, his wife Claire and a host ...

21 Mar 2022 at 14:16

National News

PICTURES: Family, friends and RTÉ stars gather for Charlie Bird's memorial service

Former journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird has been remembered as a “hero and a legend” who was “brave beyond words” at a service to celebrate his life in Dublin's Mansion House today. Family, friends and ex-colleagues of the ...

14 Mar 2024 at 17:20

Your community

Magical murmurations of starlings return to area of Kilkenny

The magic of recent years of thousands of seeing starlings flying in great formations in perfect unison has returned around Knockeen in County Kilkenny. A rare sight in the country, it takes place approaching dusk. ...

08 Dec 2023 at 17:16

National News

Watch: Former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird reveals cloned voice

Retired RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird is to have his voice cloned in the coming days, which will allow him to communicate despite his voice deteriorating due to Motor Neurone Disease (MND). He confirmed in a social ...

31 Jan 2022 at 11:07

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Kilkenny Smithwicks Roots Festival selling out fast

Preparations are in full swing for the 21st Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival. The festival kicks off on Friday, May 4 with a special tribute gig to Willie Meighan that will celebrate his life and legacy. ...

12 Apr 2018 at 09:58

National News

Broadcaster Charlie Bird reaches summit of Croagh Patrick in ‘inspirational’ €1m charity climb

Retired Irish broadcaster Charlie Bird said he is humbled by the response to his charity mountain climb after he reached the summit cheered on by family and friends. The ex-RTE chief news correspondent, ...

02 Apr 2022 at 15:07

National News

'He made a huge impact' - Charlie Bird helped hospices exceed €2m funds target

Together for Hospice, the National Hospice Movement, said today, March 14, that Charlie Bird helped the charity raise more than €2million for hospices throughout Ireland last year. As a special service ...

14 Mar 2024 at 12:25

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