Kevin Carroll, ambassador for this year’s Walk While You Can fundraising event for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, and his wife Margaret have been navigating continuing changes to their lives since Kevin was diagnosed with MND
Using Global Awareness Day to amplify the voices of people living with MND in Ireland
Much-loved RTÉ journalist left a fascinating piece of semi-finished business when he died earlier this year
Journalist’s wife says former RTÉ correspondent was a ‘brave man’ who ‘didn’t let his terminal illness stop him from getting to the heart of a great story’
Television: Three-part film’s strength comes in never falling into ghoulishness or sensationalism
Radio: Today with Claire Byrne, Drivetime and Liveline all hear why so many people voted against the Government’s proposed changes to the Constitution
Family, friends, colleagues and the former RTÉ journalist’s beloved dog, Tiger, gathered in Dublin’s Mansion House for the memorial service
Family and RTÉ colleagues offer reflections on life of broadcaster who died after battle with motor neuron disease
Here are the stories you need to start your day including a reader’s query about their son being in a manipulative relationship
Driven by a determination to be ‘useful’, the much-admired journalist wrote a glorious last chapter to his life
He cringed at the damage done to the station’s reputation in recent times, but never lost faith in RTÉ the public service broadcaster
Former RTÉ journalist, who has died aged 74, ‘redefined our collective perspective on terminal illness’, says President
Broadcaster and journalist last month said his health had ‘changed completely’ after 2021 motor neuron disease diagnosis
A collection of photographs that give an insight into the journalist’s life and career
Charlie Bird’s determination in pursuing stories, a distinctive, exuberant reporting style and empathy with subjects propelled his career
Former RTÉ journalist says he is receiving hospice care and calls for support for September coffee morning in aid of hospice services
Darkness into Light 2023 sees Charlie Bird join biggest gathering in Dublin’s Phoenix Park for Pieta House fundraiser
Veteran broadcaster suffered cuts and bruises following fall over the weekend
‘As long as I have a breath in my body, I am going to keep extending the hand of friendship,’ says former RTÉ broadcaster at anniversary event
The former RTÉ News chief correspondent was diagnosed with motor neuron disease two years ago
Former taoiseach fondly remembers being ‘chased around the bloody country’ by former RTÉ journalist
Broadcaster, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, joins Daniel Day-Lewis and Katie Taylor in accolade
Charlie Bird presents the proceeds of his Climb with Charlie fundraising event to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta
An estimated 120,000 people took part in annual 5km, held for first time in three years
Mother-of-two died on Saturday while climbing Galtymore mountain
Cora O’Grady took ill with her family while doing the fundraiser for Motor Neuron Disease
Nature holds its breath as Charlie’s message of hope booms across the skies
Broadcaster’s campaign raises funds for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta
Veteran journalist uses new software technology to praise ‘heroes’ following motor neurone disease diagnosis
Broadcaster praises ‘outstanding gesture’ by U2 frontman amid fundraising campaign
‘It’s given me a whole new lease of life. I can now talk to my kids with my own voice’
Journalist with motor neurone disease plans to lead fundraising climb of Croagh Patrick
Retired broadcaster discusses motor neuron disease diagnosis on the Late Late Show
Team at Trinity College believes the discovery could help identify optimal treatments
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
