Brosnan to marry in Co Mayo abbey

James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan is due to marry his long-term girlfriend, Keely Shaye Smith, in a top-secret ceremony at Ballintubber Abbey in Co Mayo later today.

Just 100 guests are expected to attend a lavish reception afterwards in Ashford Castle, where a massive security operation is underway to keep the media away.

Few details of the celebrations are known, but it's understood the Chieftans will perform after the meal.