Actor Bill Murray pops up in Ireland to try our best golf courses, including Ballybunion

Comedy icon and Caddyshack star goes on a tour of Ireland's golfing circuits for a new streaming series

Niall Gibbons, Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland (left), welcoming actor Bill Murray to Ireland. Pics: Shane O'Neill

American actor and comedian Bill Murray is paying a visit to Ireland this week – for a reason those unfamiliar with him out of character mightn't expect.

The Lost in Translation star is currently filming a new season of golf series The Links Life, to air on YouTube and other major streaming platforms.