Category: Charlene in the Media

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Charlene had many friends in the media who took up her story, telling it to their viewers, readers or followers. From BBC Newsline and UTV to the Belfast Telegraph and Lurgan Mail – Charlene’s story seemed to inspire everyone.

Following on from her death the interest in what she accomplished during her short life has not wained. Local and Regional media outlets have continued to report, focussing on the ‘what next’ aspect to the story.

It is this retelling of her story which has won her so many followers on facebook and which inspires everyone who comes into contact with Charlenes Project towards achieving their dreams…

This section of the site showcases how the media have featured Charlene’s Project.

BBC Radio Ulster features ‘Chosen’

With the launch of ‘Chosen‘, BBC Radio Ulster interviewed Charlene’s siblings, (Author) David, and Rebecca as they looked back over the legacy which Charlene has left. Tara Mills, who visited Charlene with BBC News before her death, invited the Barrs back to talk about what has happened since then, and to give listeners an insight […]

Belfast Telegraph features ‘Chosen’

The Belfast has carried an interview with David and Dickie on the 5th June 2015 to mark the launch of ‘Chosen‘, the first hand account of Charlene’s life and legacy written by Charlene’s brother, David Barr. Read more here.