Charlie Bird to lead ‘Hand of Friendship Walk’ in Wicklow next month

The event will take place just over a year after Bird's successful Climb with Charlie to the peak of Croagh Patrick, with additional walks taking place in on the day Cork, Galway and Roscommon

Charlie Bird with his dog, Tiger. Bird will lead a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans next month

Veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird is to take part in a 5km walk in Co Wicklow next month with Samaritans volunteers and supporters.

The Charlie Bird Hand of Friendship Walk at Avondale Forest Park in Rathdrum takes place on Sunday, April 16 at 11am. It is being supported by Coillte, which will open Avondale Forest Park and several Coillte sites across the country for 5km and 1km walks on the day.