Journalist Charlie Bird, 74

Photo of the Day: Charlie Bird, one of Ireland's leading journalists over many years, has died at the age of 74.  The former RTÉ chief news correspondent was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2021. In the years since he dedicated himself to charity work and raising awareness of his condition while raising millions of euro for charities. RollingNews.ie file photo.

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