Galway Climbs with Charlie, with Karla Quinn and Barry McCabe

For a generation, Charle Bird brought us hard hitting news as a journalist on RTE. Little did we realize, on a recent Late Late Show appearance, he was going to give us one more devastating story. This one was different, it was personal. His diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease struck a chord and sent an empathetic shockwave through the country he so deeply loves. The man’s voice, which was instrumental to his reporting, was under threat of being no more. Upon announcement of one of his wishes to climb Croagh Patrick, the nation decided to reign in behind him. Charlie is on an uphill battle, and in true Irish fashion, we are going to travel a part of that journey with him on April 2nd. Karla Quinn and Barry McCabe have both traveled the MND road with loved ones. They are also two driving forces behind the Slieve Aughty and Knockma climbs. Listen to their stories. Thanks to Deputy Ciaran Cannon for his contribution.

 

Music Credit: Hadwin Channel and Mokka Music