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Sport stars pay tribute to late Doddie Weir in birthday video

Rugby stars Kenny Logan and Rob Wainwright and other sporting legends have paid tribute to the late Doddie Weir in a video released on what would have been his 55th birthday. The video has been created to honour the memory of Weir, and the legacy of ...

04 Jul 2025 at 00:01

National News

‘I live each day at a time’ – Charlie Bird on receiving hospice care at home

Retired broadcaster Charlie Bird has said he is receiving hospice care at his Co Wicklow home in his ongoing battle with motor neurone disease. The former RTE chief news correspondent is urging businesses across Ireland to host a coffee morning ...

23 Aug 2023 at 13:20

National News

Charlie Bird will join rugby legend in Dublin ultramarathon to raise funds for MND

A former RTÉ broadcaster and Motor Neurone Disease (MND) advocate will take part in the final stage of an ultra marathon in Dublin in two weeks. Charlie Bird, who lives with MND, will join England Rugby League legend, Kevin Sinfield OBE, for ...

21 Nov 2023 at 12:56

National News

Veteran journalist and MND campaigner Charlie Bird shares heartbreaking health update

Charlie Bird has shared a heartbreaking update with fans and followers, confirming his health has "changed completely". Commenting on his official X (formerly Twitter) page yesterday (February 11), the former RTÉ journalist (74) - who ...

12 Feb 2024 at 07:53

Sport

Lewis Moody overwhelmed by ‘outpouring of love’ since MND diagnosis

Former England captain Lewis Moody has been touched by the “outpouring of love and support” which followed his motor neurone disease diagnosis. The 2003 World Cup winner revealed last month he had the incurable muscle-wasting ...

05 Nov 2025 at 11:57

National News

Charlie Bird: From roving reporter to campaigner

For nearly 40 years, Irish broadcaster Charlie Bird, who has died aged 74, brought stories from around the world to TV screens across the country. One of the best-known faces in Irish journalism for several decades, he was a ...

12 Mar 2024 at 11:15

Sport

Doddie Weir: What is motor neurone disease?

Scottish rugby international Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in December 2016. Weir was among several players diagnosed with the degenerative disease in recent ...

26 Nov 2022 at 21:56

Sport

Kevin Sinfield completes gruelling seven-stage ultramarathon fundraiser for MND

Kevin Sinfield has completed his latest energy-sapping fundraising challenge to help people living with motor neurone disease. The 43-year-old former rugby league star crossed the finishing line to a rapturous welcome ...

07 Dec 2023 at 19:26

Sport

Never say never – Kevin Sinfield needs rest before next MND fundraising mission

Kevin Sinfield will take some time to consider his next campaign after completing the latest energy-sapping fundraising challenge to help people living with motor neurone disease as the push to raise awareness and ...

08 Dec 2023 at 07:16

Sport

Rob Burrow pays tribute to ‘my MND hero’ Doddie Weir at SPOTY awards

Rob Burrow paid tribute to his late friend and “MND hero” Doddie Weir after receiving an award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony on Wednesday. Burrow, 40, won eight Super League titles in a ...

21 Dec 2022 at 21:41

Sport

He inspired us every day: Doddie Weir’s foundation pays tribute after his death

Doddie Weir’s foundation has paid tribute to the former Scotland international’s drive and determination in the battle against motor neurone disease following his death at the age of 52. Weir’s death was ...

26 Nov 2022 at 20:56

Sport

Kevin Sinfield latest MND fundraiser passes £600,000 after day five of seven

Kevin Sinfield’s latest fundraising bid in aid of motor neurone disease saw donations push beyond £600,000 after day five of his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge. The former Leeds Rhinos captain is aiming to run ...

17 Nov 2022 at 19:28

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