Plans are well underway at a number of locations as the people of Donegal prepare to ‘Climb With Charlie.’  Veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird’s diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease in October was a devastating blow. But he has vowed to live life to the full for as long as he can. And his announcement on the Late Late Show that he intended to climb Croagh Patrick on April 2 has inspired the nation.  The event will be a fundraiser for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) and Pieta House. Mr Bird will have plenty of company on Croagh Patrick on the day. Among those who will accompany him are Daniel O’Donnell, former President Mary McAleese, Vicky Phelan, Dermot Bannon and Baz Ashmawy. Numbers will be limited on the famous Reek, and so people all over the country are organising their own climbs. Judging by the response to date, this could be one of the biggest fundraising events the country has seen since before Covid-19. With no shortage of mountains in Donegal, plans to Climb With Charlie at several locations and with varying degrees of difficulty are being finalised in several locations.  All of the walks mentioned have event Facebook pages where people can register their interest, make a donation or stay up to date on their chosen climb. If there is a climb registered that we have not mentioned, please contact siobhan.mcnamara@iconicnews.ie with a link to the event and we will be happy to add it to the list. placeholder image
Plans are well underway at a number of locations as the people of Donegal prepare to ‘Climb With Charlie.’  Veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird’s diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease in October was a devastating blow. But he has vowed to live life to the full for as long as he can. And his announcement on the Late Late Show that he intended to climb Croagh Patrick on April 2 has inspired the nation.  The event will be a fundraiser for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) and Pieta House. Mr Bird will have plenty of company on Croagh Patrick on the day. Among those who will accompany him are Daniel O’Donnell, former President Mary McAleese, Vicky Phelan, Dermot Bannon and Baz Ashmawy. Numbers will be limited on the famous Reek, and so people all over the country are organising their own climbs. Judging by the response to date, this could be one of the biggest fundraising events the country has seen since before Covid-19. With no shortage of mountains in Donegal, plans to Climb With Charlie at several locations and with varying degrees of difficulty are being finalised in several locations.  All of the walks mentioned have event Facebook pages where people can register their interest, make a donation or stay up to date on their chosen climb. If there is a climb registered that we have not mentioned, please contact [email protected] with a link to the event and we will be happy to add it to the list. 

Climb With Charlie - more events are confirmed at peaks across County Donegal

Siobhán McNamara
By Siobhán McNamara

DonegalLive multimedia journalist

Published 19th Jan 2022, 19:33 GMT

The veteran broadcaster has inspired people to climb their own mountain

Muckish Climb Muckish Mountain With Charlie and Swilly Hiking Club is offering four different routes to cater for different levels of experience.  Swilly Hiking Club invites people to join them on one of the four routes, The Grotto, The Miners’ Path, The Nose, The North West Side. 

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Muckish Climb Muckish Mountain With Charlie and Swilly Hiking Club is offering four different routes to cater for different levels of experience.  Swilly Hiking Club invites people to join them on one of the four routes, The Grotto, The Miners’ Path, The Nose, The North West Side. 

Mr Bird's candour and generous spirit has certainly resonated with people across Ireland and beyond, and this climb has become a beacon of love and light for people who are mentally or physically fragile in the wake of the pandemic and other traumas. Reminding Late Late show viewers of the purpose of his climb, Mr Bird said: "When I get into that church [on top of Croagh Patrick] I will light a candle for everyone who has a terminal illness, for everyone in this country who went through the pandemic, for everyone who has dark thoughts." More information and links to donate can be found at www.climbwithcharlie.ie  

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Mr Bird's candour and generous spirit has certainly resonated with people across Ireland and beyond, and this climb has become a beacon of love and light for people who are mentally or physically fragile in the wake of the pandemic and other traumas. Reminding Late Late show viewers of the purpose of his climb, Mr Bird said: "When I get into that church [on top of Croagh Patrick] I will light a candle for everyone who has a terminal illness, for everyone in this country who went through the pandemic, for everyone who has dark thoughts." More information and links to donate can be found at www.climbwithcharlie.ie  

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