I'm always leaning on people and asking for favours'

Singer Ronan Keating talks about his charity work, Boyzone plans and becoming a grandfather

- KENZI DEVINE

It’s been a year of highs and lows for Ronan Keating, who has been juggling a solo career and a radio presenting gig with a busy family life – not to mention the constant whispers of a reunion with his Boyzone bandmates.

During our catch-up with the Dublin-born singer at the recent Spring Ball in London, Ronan admits to OK! that he is feeling the toll. Particularly as he’s fresh off a flight from Japan, where he was enjoying a golfing trip.

“I’m delighted to be here, but I am feeling a little underwater since I’ve just landed from Tokyo,” Ronan says, as he jokes that a glass of red wine would do the trick to “wake him up”.

Despite his tiredness, Ronan certainly had us fooled when he later took to the stage to put on a sensational performance as the event’s main entertainment. Belting out hits such as When You Say Nothing At All and If Tomorrow Never Comes, it was clear to see why Ronan is still gracing stages after 30 years in the spotlight.

But will we see him back with Boyzone bandmates Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch soon? It appears to be a hard “no” from Ronan on that front, but the band do have something coming up, he admits.

“There are no plans to perform with the band, but we do have something on the cards that is very exciting. I can’t say too much though it’s exciting,” he teases.