Charlie Bird: I’ll light a candle on Croagh Patrick for everyone with a terminal illness

'I will also light a candle for everyone who is in a dark place, who maybe has thought of self-harm or suicide'

Charlie Bird with his wife Claire. Picture: Maxwells Dublin

Former broadcaster Charlie Bird says he hopes people across the country will climb a hill, mountain, or even the stairs in April as he attempts to reach the peak of Croagh Patrick.

Charlie, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, says he will “fight as hard as I can” as long as he is able to. He is organising a national climb on april 2 to raise funds for two charities close to his heart: the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House.