University of Limerick

RTE Journalist, Charlie Bird recently addressed journalism students as part of the 'Issues in Irish Journalism' seminar series held at the University of Limerick. ‘I believe in Public Service Journalism’ was the title of Charlie Bird’s talk which was attended by students and staff of the BA in Journalism and New Media programme.

Tom Felle, Course Director of the BA in Journalism and New Media and moderator of the seminar said; “Charlie Bird is one of Ireland’s best recognised journalists. In his career he was one of the most important RTE journalists covering the Northern Ireland conflict and the subsequent Provisional IRA ceasefires. He covered both Gulf Wars, conflicts in Africa, swam in the Artic and canoed in the Amazon: he has literally done it all. We are delighted that he is at the University of Limerick to share some of his experiences, and indeed offer to advice, to the next generation of Irish journalists.”

UL regularly invites leading industry figures to speak at the ‘Issues in Irish Journalism’ seminar series, among the speakers to date include Robert Fisk, The Independent’s world renowned Middle East Correspondent, Irish Daily Star managing director Gerard Colleran, the late Dr Garret FitzGerald, former The Irish Times editor Geraldine Kennedy and most recently Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn.

Upcoming ‘Issues in Irish Journalism’ speakers include; former kidnap victim and Concern aid worker Sharon Commins (13th February 13), former Irish Independent farming editor and MEP Mairead McGuinness (27th February).

To Listen to the Charlie Bird interview on podcast, Click here.