Family, associates and even Tiger the canine collect at Dublin’s Mansion House to have fun the life and instances of legendary broadcaster Charlie Bird
The service, which began at noon, is being held within the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin 2. His spouse Claire walked in behind the wicker coffin, with Charlie’s beloved canine Tiger.
Former RTE correspondent Joe O’Brien instructed Charlie Bird’s memorial service that his buddy has his personal “dynamic style of reporting”.
“Audiences grew to admire and respect the clarity and forcefulness of this delivery,” he mentioned.
“And, as the years went by, Charlie became Charlie, the Charlie we know.
“When I think of Charlie, I think of his boundless energy and his nose for news.
Charlie Bird’s funeral takes place in Dublin
“He was a smart dresser, a hard worker and was eager to do things differently. He was intelligent and gifted with an incredible memory. Charlie was kind and generous.
“He had great people skills. He was witty and cheeky and he was also honest and forthright. But Charlie was brave beyond words: Charlie revelled in the excitement of factfinding and live broadcasting and in his secret hush-hush meetings along the border.
“But what I treasure most is our daily coffee and our strolls around the Donnybrook (RTE) campus. We had many a relaxed Friday night drink when he talked about family, world affairs, his passion for Irish politics and his fascination with the internal politics of RTE.
“Now Charlie would want us to have a joyful celebration of his extraordinary life.”
The coffin of Charlie Bird (Brian Lawless/PA)
Charlie Bird ‘s spouse Claire and their canine Tiger arriving to his service to recollect the late journalist and campaigner within the Round Room on the Mansion House on Dawson Street within the metropolis centre.
Pic:Mark Condren
14.3.2023
Charlie’s daughter Orla described her father as “great fun”. She delivered a heartfelt speech, even describing a time herself and her sister launched him to cocktails like ‘Long Island Iced Teas’ or ‘Slippery Nipples’.
Charlie Bird ‘s spouse Claire and their canine Tiger arriving to his service to recollect the late journalist and campaigner within the Round Room on the Mansion House on Dawson Street within the metropolis centre.
Pic:Mark Condren
14.3.2023
His different daughter Neasa continued the tribute; “His legacy is that it confirmed us okay to be afraid, it’s human to be indignant when handled a hand like MND.
“It is okay as a result of in spite of everything that, he confirmed us there may be nonetheless goal, there may be nonetheless pleasure, there may be nonetheless hope. There are nonetheless good days available if you create reminiscences with your loved ones, if you snigger with your pals, if you walk the canine.
A framed image and Charlies stick he used climbing Croagh Patrick are dropped at a service to recollect the late journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird within the Round Room on the Mansion House on Dawson Street within the metropolis centre.
Pic:Mark Condren
14.3.2023
“There are nonetheless good days available when you will have a pint of Guinness, if you take heed to the information, all day, on a regular basis, and row about present affairs.
“When you sit in your stunning backyard and in Dad’s case, there are nonetheless superb days if you drag half the nation up a mountain.”
RTE presenter Miriam O’Callaghan was among the many mourners (Brian Lawless/PA).
Former RTÉ journalist and presenter Sean O’Rourke can also be anticipated to ship a mirrored image, in addition to Antoinette Keegan, a Stardust campaigner, which was the very first story Charlie labored on as a RTÉ information reporter, reducing his enamel on tv in 1981.
The service will embody music from Bruce Springsteen, who was one in all Charlie’s favorite music artists with these in attendance anticipated to listen to the track Land of Hope and Dreams.
Charlie Bird’s spouse Claire arriving on the Mansion House on Dawson Street Dublin this morning. Picture Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin
The broadcaster beforehand mentioned he needed the track, which Daniel O’Donnell sang for him on high of Croagh Patrick on the finish of the Climb With Charlie problem in 2022, performed at his funeral Mass.
Journalists Sean O’Rourke and George Lee (right ) arriving for a special service to celebrate the life of former RTE journalist and charity campaigner Charlie Bird in the Round Room at the Mansion House on Dawson Street Dublin today. Picture Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin
Chief celebrant Joe O’Brien will then shut out the service, whereas Kevin Conneff sings The Parting Glass because the six members of the family and associates performing as coffin bearers convey the stays of Charlie Bird from the service.
A service to recollect the late journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird within the Round Room on the Mansion House on Dawson Street within the metropolis centre. Pic:Mark Condren 14.3.2023
