‘He was always one who was up for the craic’ – childhood friend pays tribute to Roscommon father (35) who died during camping trip in Canada (original) (raw)
Celebration of the life of Roscommon man Charlie Beirne to take place in Canada
Vharlie Beirne pictured with his fiancé Taylor and son Shae
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27 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
A childhood friend of Roscommon father-of-one Charlie Beirne has described him as a “character” who “lit up most rooms”, following his death during a camping trip in western Canada.
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