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‘Most remarkable’ day as Charlie Bird donates €3.3m in cheques to charity

Retired Irish broadcaster Charlie Bird has described donating more than 3.3 million euro to charities following his Croagh Patrick climb as one of the “most remarkable” days in his life. The former RTE chief news correspondent, who was diagnosed ...

26 Jul 2022 at 17:55

Kilkenny City

Charlie Bird coming to Kilkenny this weekend for fundraising walk

Kilkenny City will play host to a major fundraising walk organised by Cllr Joe Malone this Saturday, March 19, as part of the ‘Climb with Charlie’ campaign. Charlie Bird, his wife Claire and a host of celebrities including Baz Ashmawy from RTE, ...

15 Mar 2022 at 14:37

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 media post that "my voice is ...

31 Jan 2022 at 11:07

Features

DJ Carey and Joe Malone announce 'Climb with Charlie' charity expedition to Medjugorje

Hurling legend DJ Carey and local councillor Joe Malone have revealed plans to climb Cross Mountain in Medjugorje together later this year as part of the ‘Climb with Charlie’ campaign. Cllr Malone was particularly moved by the idea of the ...

26 Jan 2022 at 12:36

Home

People don't have enough information to make decisions about Palliative Care

Almost half of adults in the Republic of Ireland agree that if they needed to receive palliative care, they would not have enough information to enable them to have conversations or make decisions about their care. The finding is from a ...

13 Sept 2022 at 15:00

Newsletter KilkennyLive

Kilkenny kickers out in force to Dribble for MND!

The Freebooters AFC pitch in Kilkenny City was a hive of activity last Saturday - as club members came together to take part in the Dribble for MND! From the youngest teams to the more 'senior' coaches, everyone got together to raise ...

01 Nov 2021 at 15:51

Newsletter KilkennyLive

Malin to Mizen cycle will fundraise for Kilkenny dad diagnosed with MND

A friend in need is a friend indeed. John O’Hanlon is proving himself just that friend indeed as he gears up to cycle the length of Ireland to raise funds for his friend who has been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease. Paul Smith ...

07 Aug 2021 at 18:59

National News

‘I live each day at a time’ – Charlie Bird on receiving hospice care at home

Retired broadcaster Charlie Bird has said he is receiving hospice care at his Co Wicklow home in his ongoing battle with motor neurone disease. The former RTE chief news correspondent is urging businesses across Ireland to host a ...

23 Aug 2023 at 13:20

Your community

Kilkenny people rally behind local woman following MND diagnosis

Hundreds of people from Co Kilkenny and further afield have sent good wishes and donations to Catherine (Kitty) Kearney after her recent Bulbar Onset Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis. Ms Kearney (68) has five children; Amy, ...

04 Apr 2024 at 13:29

National News

Charlie Bird: From roving reporter to campaigner

For nearly 40 years, Irish broadcaster Charlie Bird, who has died aged 74, brought stories from around the world to TV screens across the country. One of the best-known faces in Irish journalism for several decades, he ...

12 Mar 2024 at 11:15

National News

Charlie Bird will join rugby legend in Dublin ultramarathon to raise funds for MND

A former RTÉ broadcaster and Motor Neurone Disease (MND) advocate will take part in the final stage of an ultra marathon in Dublin in two weeks. Charlie Bird, who lives with MND, will join England Rugby League legend, ...

21 Nov 2023 at 12:56

National News

'My health has changed completely' - Charlie Bird shares devastating personal update

Charlie Bird has shared a heartbreaking update with fans and followers, confirming his health has "changed completely". Commenting on his official X (formerly Twitter) page yesterday (February 11), the former RTÉ ...

12 Feb 2024 at 07:49

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