motor neurone disease

Brought to you by Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association Did you know? Right now, around 470 people in Ireland are living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). And 1 in 5 of us know someone impacted by it. MND is a progressive, life-limiting disease that affects the nerves controlling movement, leaving those diagnosed unable to do […]

1 year ago

Charlie Bird has shared a health update, admitting he did not believe he would see this Christmas. The former RTÉ journalist says that his health has ‘dramatically changed’. Charlie was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease back in October 2021 and has shared his journey with the condition with the Irish public since. The former journalist […]

2 years ago

BY Stephen Porzio

2 years ago

Charlie Bird has shared an update regarding his health, revealing he has taken a “turn for the worst”. The broadcaster was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021 and in recent weeks, his health has been deteriorating much faster. The 73-year-old has now revealed that he can no longer do the basic task of dressing […]

3 years ago

Charlie said he wants to be honest about his health RTE’s Charlie Bird took to Twitter last night and shared a very honest and heartbreaking health update with his followers. Charlie, 73, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021 and has since captured the hearts of the nation who follow his journey religiously. Through […]

3 years ago

Charlie Bird was hospitalised after another fall but thankfully there are “no broken bones” Social media has exploded with support for RTÉ’s Charlie Bird after he experience another fall and was hospitalised in Dún Laoghaire on Wednesday. Charlie was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021 and has since captured the hearts of the nation […]

3 years ago