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Michelle Cullen

RTE legend Charlie Bird says he hopes he 'can survive' to check Bruce Springsteen gig off bucket list

Former RTE journalist Charlie Bird has revealed the next thing on his bucket list,

The broadcaster took to Twitter to say he hopes to attend the upcoming Bruce Springsteen concert that will take place on May 5, 2023.

Tickets for the concert will go on sale tomorrow.

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In a tweet, Charlie recalled Daniel O'Donnell singing one of Springsteen's songs at the top of Croagh Patrick and said when the time comes, he wanted Land of Home and Dreams played at his farewell.

Charlie Bird (Twitter/Charlie Bird)

He said: "On my bucket list . Yes I made it to the top of Croagh Patrick. Now hopefully I can survive to see Brucie next year.Remember Daniel O D sang one of his songs for me at the top of Croagh Patrick. And when the time comes I want 'Land of Home and Dreams' played at my farewell."

Showing support for the RTE legend, people sent Charlie their best wishes.

One person wrote: "No doubt you will smash this goal too Charlie!!! Good luck getting a ticket!!!! I think there is huge demand even with the huge ticket price!!"

Another said: "Please God you will make it Charlie. Please God Bruce makes it! Please God I get tickets tomorrow!"

While a third wrote: "Enjoy Charlie. Hope you get a ticket".

The Bruce Springsteen concert has already created controversy online after Irish fans hit out over the price of tickets.

Fans looking to purchase seated tickets for the show will be forking out between €96 to €156, while general admission is set at around €131.

Taking to Twitter, fans blasted the prices.

They said: "Just checked the price for Dublin 131€ standing and 141€ 156€ seated per ticket. Far too much even for Bruce."

A second fan said: "I've seen Bruce fifteen times but €130 for standing is a bit saucy now at this stage.

"You'd neatly get a Ryanair and a ticket to Europe for the same price if not less."

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