Charlie Bird exposed illegal gambling claims in Donegal


by Louise Doyle ONE week ago former RTÉ journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird was remembered as a “hero and legend” who was “brave beyond words” at a service to celebrate his life. The renowned 74-year-old broadcaster died on Tuesday of last week having been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021. Advertisement Mr Bird didn’t […]


Charlie Bird funeral: Daniel’s rosary beads brought to altar


CHARITY campaigner and former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird has been remembered as a national treasure at a service in Dublin to celebrate his life. The father of two died on Monday aged 74 after a long battle with motor neurone disease, which he was diagnosed with in October 2021. During the service, the journalist’s five […]


Climbing Errigal Together for Charlie Bird’s fundraiser


The people of Donegal are set to be part of the fundraising initiative being headed up by former RTE journalist, Charlie Bird, through the “Climb Errigal Together” event being organised by Donegal County Councillor, Ciaran Brogan, on Saturday, April 2nd. Charlie was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and on Friday night’s Late Late Show, […]