Charlie Bird visits New Ross to launch "Climb With Charlie" campaign

Veteran journalist Charlie Bird has visited New Ross this afternoon as part of the launch of his Climb With Charlie campaign.

It is to raise awareness on Motor Neuron Disease which last year the RTE broadcaster was diagnosed with. The local climb is being planned on Lacken Hill outside New Ross while the national event is taking place on Croagh Patrick on April 2nd. Charlie Bird met with local MND sufferer John Aylward and visited the Dunbrody Famine Centre and CBS and Holy Faith Convent schools. Back to news Follow South East Radio on: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – Linkedin