Asked to imagine a typical grandmother, most people would probably envision a grey-haired old dear in a gingham dress and wolly cardigan, sitting in an armchair by the fire and doing her knitting, or watching television.

A glamorous grandmother who has walked thousands of kilometres for charity is shaping up for her 30th annual mini marathon in Dublin.

IT was a case of better late than never for a group of Lotto players — six days late and €1 million better to be precise.