Tony O’Reilly, Nell McCafferty, Ian Bailey and more: 50 people who died in 2024
The Irish Times’s obituary writers have marked the deaths of more than 110 people this year, from entrepreneurs to musicians to journalists. Here is a selection
Charlie Bird
MND: There has to be ‘an acceptance, a letting go and, dare I say, a surrender’
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
Motor neuron disease: ‘It doesn’t affect just me, it affects the whole family’
Using Global Awareness Day to amplify the voices of people living with MND in Ireland
Ransom ’79 review: Charlie Bird and the £5m plot to blackmail the Irish government
Much-loved RTÉ journalist left a fascinating piece of semi-finished business when he died earlier this year
Charlie Bird’s wife Claire on his last story: ‘I will try to live my life without this great man beside me’
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’
Stardust review: Excellent documentary that quite rightly conveys the full horror of that night
Television: Three-part film’s strength comes in never falling into ghoulishness or sensationalism
Claire Byrne’s question about happiness seems particularly pertinent right now
Radio: Today with Claire Byrne, Drivetime and Liveline all hear why so many people voted against the Government’s proposed changes to the Constitution
Miriam Lord: Tiger whimpers in heart-melting moment at Charlie Bird’s moving memorial service
Family, friends, colleagues and the former RTÉ journalist’s beloved dog, Tiger, gathered in Dublin’s Mansion House for the memorial service
‘National treasure’ Charlie Bird remembered at memorial service in Dublin’s Mansion House
Family and RTÉ colleagues offer reflections on life of broadcaster who died after battle with motor neuron disease
Wednesday’s Top Stories: Dublin restaurant ordered to close after cosmetics found in kitchen; Charlie Bird’s glorious final chapter
Here are the stories you need to start your day including a reader’s query about their son being in a manipulative relationship
Charlie Bird: A man who felt fear and faced it with courage
Driven by a determination to be ‘useful’, the much-admired journalist wrote a glorious last chapter to his life
Charlie Bird – forever newsman, true friend and seeker of truth – hit the RTÉ newsroom like a thunderbolt
He cringed at the damage done to the station’s reputation in recent times, but never lost faith in RTÉ the public service broadcaster
‘One of the outstanding journalists of his generation’: President leads tributes to Charlie Bird
Former RTÉ journalist, who has died aged 74, ‘redefined our collective perspective on terminal illness’, says President
Charlie Bird, journalist with ‘grit, fierce determination and generosity of spirit’, dies aged 74
Broadcaster and journalist last month said his health had ‘changed completely’ after 2021 motor neuron disease diagnosis
Charlie Bird: A life in pictures
A collection of photographs that give an insight into the journalist’s life and career
Charlie Bird obituary: One of Ireland’s best-known journalists for nearly 40 years
Charlie Bird’s determination in pursuing stories, a distinctive, exuberant reporting style and empathy with subjects propelled his career
Charlie Bird says he ‘kept away’ from RTÉ payments row, speaks warmly of Ryan Tubridy
Former RTÉ journalist says he is receiving hospice care and calls for support for September coffee morning in aid of hospice services
Up to 100,000 people walk in Darkness into Light events around Ireland
Darkness into Light 2023 sees Charlie Bird join biggest gathering in Dublin’s Phoenix Park for Pieta House fundraiser
Charlie Bird promises to walk Darkness Into Light despite fall
Veteran broadcaster suffered cuts and bruises following fall over the weekend
Charlie Bird hails public support for charities as ‘silver lining’ from illness
‘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
Charlie Bird says kindness of strangers has helped him overcome fear of death
The former RTÉ News chief correspondent was diagnosed with motor neuron disease two years ago
Miriam Lord’s Week: Reliving the anorak years as Bertie Ahern launches Charlie Bird’s book
Former taoiseach fondly remembers being ‘chased around the bloody country’ by former RTÉ journalist
Charlie Bird awarded Freedom of Co Wicklow in honour of his achievements
Broadcaster, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, joins Daniel Day-Lewis and Katie Taylor in accolade
Miriam Lord: Nearly €3.5m already raised. And Charlie Bird’s not finished yet
Charlie Bird presents the proceeds of his Climb with Charlie fundraising event to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta
Charlie Bird makes emotional speech for Darkness Into Light
An estimated 120,000 people took part in annual 5km, held for first time in three years
Cora O’Grady funeral hears she was a bright light with a sense of divilment
Mother-of-two died on Saturday while climbing Galtymore mountain
Charlie Bird pays tribute to mother who died climbing Galtymore for charity
Cora O’Grady took ill with her family while doing the fundraiser for Motor Neuron Disease
Mardi Gras in Mayo as Charlie Bird’s carnival winds up Croagh Patrick
Nature holds its breath as Charlie’s message of hope booms across the skies
Charlie Bird reaches summit of Croagh Patrick as €1.5m raised for charity
Broadcaster’s campaign raises funds for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta
Charlie Bird joins families of Stardust victims marking 41st anniversary of fire
Veteran journalist uses new software technology to praise ‘heroes’ following motor neurone disease diagnosis
Bono to release song in honour of Charlie Bird ahead of Croagh Patrick climb
Broadcaster praises ‘outstanding gesture’ by U2 frontman amid fundraising campaign
New ‘voice banking’ technology to help Charlie Bird and other MND sufferers
‘It’s given me a whole new lease of life. I can now talk to my kids with my own voice’
‘I have found peace’, says Charlie Bird amid outpouring of public support
Journalist with motor neurone disease plans to lead fundraising climb of Croagh Patrick
Charlie Bird does not believe he will ‘see another Christmas’
Retired broadcaster discusses motor neuron disease diagnosis on the Late Late Show
Irish researchers make significant motor neurone disease breakthrough
Team at Trinity College believes the discovery could help identify optimal treatments
Breda O’Brien: EU must block criminalisation of humanitarianism
Seán Binder faces trial for helping migrants survive dangerous sea crossing to Lesbos
Charlie Bird: ‘My voice will go first. And my voice has been me’
Veteran journalist on coming to terms with his motor neuron disease diagnosis
Anton Savage needs to be a little more, well, savage
The Newstalk host has an appealing confidence. He just needs a pinch of brutality
Charlie Bird: ‘I was hiding from people, from my mates in RTÉ’
The veteran journalist said the motor neurone disease diagnosis was a ‘nightmare’
Extortionists used personal ads in £5m ransom demand over foot-and-mouth disease
The HSE ransomware attack is not the first time the State has faced extortion threats
Covid-19, cocooning, new normal – 10 phrases that defined 2020
2020 was filled with expressions that we never, ever want to hear again
Mike Murphy: ‘I won’t do another over-70s lockdown’
Broadcaster on podcasting, parenting regrets, Gay Byrne, and getting bored quickly
Charlie Bird is mad as hell and he’s not going to take it any more
Best reads of 2020: The retired reporter’s rant on ageism proved too much for Sarah McInerney
Christine Keegan obituary: Courageous and tireless Stardust campaigner
Mother spent her life fighting for justice for her two daughters who died in 1981 fire
Sporting Controversies: The remarkable rise and fall of Cian O’Connor’s golden dream
It’s was a story that had the nation captivated . . . and Charlie Bird on the case
Nudity, teenage sex, porno movies and plain old fornication: Liveline has it all
Joe Duffy can’t believe his luck – er, sorry, ears – when callers splutter about Normal People
The past is always present: This week’s theatre highlights
Dylan Coburn Gray’s Citysong, and Ann Blake’s Morning After the Life Before
Miriam Lord: Sinn Féin’s answer to St Francis of Assisi canvasses in Waterford
Heartwarming tale of a starling, a hedgehog, a badger and the local election candidate
Plaque to 48 Stardust nightclub fire victims unveiled
Families say application for a fresh inquest into the fire to be made within weeks
Miriam Lord: Ó Broin’s PR tricks to highlight flaw in Murphy’s Law
Attack ad the latest bout in sparring match between two south Dublin private schoolboys
Charlie Bird: Yesterday’s news is beyond yesterday’s news man
TV Review: RTÉ’s retired reporter brings a blunt approach to historical stories
Fundraisers shocked at news of Console irregularities
Cyclists raised €77,000 in sponsorship for Kildare-Galway trip earlier this month
It’s Yes to marriage equality parties
Celebrate the anniversary of the marriage referendum with these events around the country
Charlie Bird and Claire Mould marry in a Humanist ceremony
No honeymoon as the broadcaster’s book tour is scheduled in Belfast next week
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