In Pictures: A look back at Charlie Bird through the years

Updated / Tuesday, 12 Mar 2024 13:24
In April 2022, Charlie Bird climbed Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo as part of 'Climb with Charlie', an event which raised money for the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association and Pieta (Pic: RollingNews.ie)
In April 2022, Charlie Bird climbed Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo as part of 'Climb with Charlie', an event which raised money for the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association and Pieta (Pic: RollingNews.ie)
Charlie Bird pictured in RTÉ in 1980. He joined the organisation as a researcher in 1974 before becoming a journalist in 1980
Charlie Bird pictured in RTÉ in 1980. He joined the organisation as a researcher in 1974 before becoming a journalist in 1980
RTÉ journalists Charlie Bird, James Dougal and Sean Duignan pictured outside the Dáil in June 1986. They were demonstrating against Section 31 of the Broadcasting Act.
RTÉ journalists Charlie Bird, James Dougal and Sean Duignan pictured outside the Dáil in June 1986. They were demonstrating against Section 31 of the Broadcasting Act.
Charlie Bird taking notes outside Leinster House in 1991 (Pic: RollingNews.ie)
Charlie Bird taking notes outside Leinster House in 1991 (Pic: RollingNews.ie)
Charlie Bird reporting from Rwanda in 1994
Charlie Bird reporting from Rwanda in 1994
Charlie Bird interviewing Hilary Clinton while he was RTÉ News Washington Correspondent
Charlie Bird interviewing Hilary Clinton while he was RTÉ News Washington Correspondent
During his time in RTÉ News, Charlie Bird worked as Chief News Correspondent
During his time in RTÉ News, Charlie Bird worked as Chief News Correspondent
Charlie Bird pictured outside AIB headquarters in June 2004
Charlie Bird pictured outside AIB headquarters in June 2004
Charlie Bird in 2019 at the unveiling of a plaque in memory of the 48 people who died in the Stardust tragedy in 1981
Charlie Bird in 2019 at the unveiling of a plaque in memory of the 48 people who died in the Stardust tragedy in 1981
Charlie Bird pictured with former RTÉ Chief News Editor Ray Burke, who co-authored Mr Bird's biography 'Time and Tide'. The book won the Dubray Biography of the Year at the Irish Book Awards in November 2022
Charlie Bird pictured with former RTÉ Chief News Editor Ray Burke, who co-authored Mr Bird's biography 'Time and Tide'. The book won the Dubray Biography of the Year at the Irish Book Awards in November 2022
Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy and singer Daniel O'Donnell pictured with Charlie Bird while climbing Croagh Patrick (Pic: RollingNews.ie)
Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy and singer Daniel O'Donnell pictured with Charlie Bird while climbing Croagh Patrick (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

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