Charlie Bird: I cry every day because of the love I feel from across the country

The beloved broadcaster will climb Croagh Patrick this weekend with a host of supporters

Former RTÉ reporter Charlie Bird. Picture: Maxwells Dublin No Fee Pic .

Former RTÉ broadcaster Charlie Bird says he is often overcome with emotion ahead of his charity climb this weekend.

Mr Bird will be joined by friends, family and well-wishers on a climb to the top of Croagh Patrick on Saturday. He was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) last year and is organising the climb to raise awareness and raise funds for Pieta House and the Irish Motor Neurone Association.