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‘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 coffee morning next ...

23 Aug 2023 at 13:20

National News

Charlie Bird confirms his health has 'reached another crossroads'

Former RTÉ correspondent Charlie Bird has issued an update on his health and thanked people for their kindness as he continues his battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). "Extending the hand of friendship to everyone for the New Year," he wrote on ...

14 Jan 2024 at 13:36

National News

Irish train driver got MND diagnosis after noticing one strange symptom at work

One man who received a shocking diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease late last year after noticing an odd symptom at work. Oliver Johnston, who is supporting the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association's (IMNDA) annual Drink Tea for MND day, had ...

21 Mar 2024 at 14:03

National News

Charlie Bird hails ‘inspiration’ Kevin Sinfield for ultramarathons in aid of MND

Former RTE journalist Charlie Bird has paid tribute to English rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield, as he continued a mammoth marathon challenge in aid of motor neurone disease (MND). England Rugby defence coach Sinfield set off on day five of ...

05 Dec 2023 at 18:24

National News

Brave Irish man Adrian Harkin with Motor Neurone Disease aims to raise €1million

A Donegal man who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) 18 months ago is aiming to raise awareness and €1 million for The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA). Adrian Harkin’s campaign - Adrian's Legacy: The Summit 2 Sea ...

08 Feb 2024 at 14:18

What's On

Drink tea for Motor Neurone Disease virtual fundraiser

There is no doubt that the global pandemic has changed our everyday lives. With so many of us working and staying at home, our kettles have been in full demand. One thing certainly hasn’t changed during this time and that’s enjoying a ...

02 Jun 2020 at 17:40

Northern Ireland

Celebrities embark on 555-mile cycle for MND research and deliver Lions match ball

A team of celebrities and rugby players are preparing for a 555-mile cycle challenge around the island of Ireland to raise funds for research into motor neurone disease (MND) in memory of the late Doddie Weir. Weir died of MND aged ...

15 Jun 2025 at 00:01

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Walk while you can in your community in aid of Motor Neuron Disease

When the remarkable Fr. Tony Coote did his extraordinary walk four years ago from Donegal to Cork – some 550 kilometres – he raised €600,000 for Motor Neurone Disease. From these miraculous funds, IMNDA were able to hire a much ...

01 Sept 2022 at 13:20

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