A special service to celebrate the life of former RTÉ journalist and charity campaigner Charlie Bird will take place in Dublin today.
The event will be held in the Round Room at the Mansion House on Dawson Street, getting under way at midday.
The father of two died on Monday at the age of 74 after a long battle with motor neurone disease, which he was diagnosed with in October 2021.
He spoke publicly about his illness on radio, TV and in the newspapers.
Members of his family and close friends will pay tribute to him during today’s service.
The event will also be open to the public, however there will be a limit to the number of people allowed into the venue.
Mr Bird is survived by his wife Claire, daughters Orla and Neasa, grandchildren Abigail, Charlie, Edward, Harriet and Hugo, and his three brothers.
Following the service, there will be an opportunity for members of the public to sympathise with his family in the Mansion House.
Books of condolence will also be made available for people to sign.
President Michael D Higgins will be represented at the event by his aide-de-camp Colonel Stephen Howard.
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