'I'm still hanging in': Charlie Bird shares health update and plans for charity walk

The former RTÉ journalist told his social media followers that he has plans to lead a walk for Samaritan volunteers on April 21

Retired broadcaster Charlie Bird. Picture: Brian Lawless

Charlie Bird has shared an update on his condition telling his followers on X, formerly Twitter, that he's "still hanging in." 

The retired broadcaster was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) three years ago, and has already raised over €3.5m for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and mental-health organisation Pieta as part of his Climb with Charlie campaign.