Charlie Bird, Esteemed Irish Journalist and Campaigner, Passes Away at 74

Charlie Bird, a veteran RTE correspondent known for his impactful journalism and advocacy, died after a courageous battle with motor neurone disease.

Charlie Bird, renowned for his decades-long career in journalism and later as a campaigner, has died at the age of 74.
Bird's career highlights include reporting on major events like the Northern Ireland peace process and the Stardust fire tragedy.
In his later years, Bird focused on raising awareness and funds for motor neurone disease, a condition he was diagnosed with in 2021.
A significant campaign led by Bird, 'Climb With Charlie,' raised over 3.3 million euro for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta.
Bird's legacy is remembered for his tenacity as a journalist, his openness about his illness, and his contributions to social causes.