Brendan Grace's son-in-law has spoken of the comedian's illness and his willingness to return to the limelight.

Grace is an Irish showbiz veteran, with a lengthy career over 50 years spanning into music, stand-up comedy and acting.

Friendships on the golf course make any challenge easy to overcome, writes Kevin Markham.

What better way to wake up than knowing you have a big breakfast waiting and you’ve got all the time in the world to get there. Ireland has hundreds of hotels — from five-star luxury to everyday comfort — and when it comes to golf you’ll never have to look too far for somewhere to rest your head.

When it comes to "only in Ireland" moments, turning up to your wedding on a shiny red tractor and driving it straight into the hotel ballroom has got to be up there.