Ronan Keating's emotional update on wife Storm's secret health battle

The past year has been a rollercoaster for singer and. His elder brother Ciaran tragically lost his life in a car accident in July 2023, and he recently announced his departure from Magic FM and BBC's . His wife Storm also underwent surgery earlier this year and his eldest son and former Jack, 25, has relocated from to Dublin.

Ronan, 47, has opened up on how he has been dealing with grief, his decision to leave UK broadcasting, and Storm's recovery. His son Jack has also shared his reasons for moving back to , co-parenting his daughter Maya, and making his mark in radi, repots

Speaking about his wife Storm Ronan said: "Storm is a superstar and a powerhouse. She underwent an related to the spinal surgery she had three years ago. Her recovery took six weeks. It's incredible. She was up and walking the next day, which astounded me. The operation was successful and she's feeling fantastic.

"That post was my way of showing support for her because she constantly supports everyone else, whether it's our children, my family, her family or my job. I wanted to let her know that I'm there for her."

He also touched upon his decision to leave Magic FM to spend more time with your family, saying: " After seven fantastic years on Magic, I've decided to focus on creating an album, writing music and touring. We're planning to spend a few months in Australia with Storm's family. They will visit us here and there. They're all grown up with their jobs and their lives."

Speaking about his departure from The One Show he added: "I haven't done The One Show in ages. I left about six months ago. I had a great time, but I couldn't fit it in any more. I was doing radio in the morning, finishing at 10am, then going home for an hour.

"I had to get back in the car and go to the BBC for 2.30pm and be there until 7.30pm, when the show finishes. It was too much.I was going straight to bed when I got home to get up at 4am for radio the following day. It was a conveyor belt.

"The loss of my brother Ciaran last year marked a significant turning point in our lives. Storm and I have perhaps overworked ourselves this year, so we're now taking a step back to reassess life. It's been a challenging 12 months. We commemorated the anniversary of Ciaran's death in July by gathering as a family in Westport. The last time I saw him was at a gala dinner last year, it's hard to believe."

Ronan returned to Ireland for the 26th anniversary Marie Keating Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic, an event he described as "the most crucial event in the Marie Keating calendar". He said: "It plays a vital role in fundraising. As we don't receive government funding, we need to come up with creative ideas, whether that's golf events or walking across Ireland.

"We've raised €30 million, and all the money has stayed in Ireland. My mum was an extraordinary woman, but she was just a normal woman.I'm incredibly proud that her legacy continues.

"Every year when I stand up at the event to talk about Mum, I feel a lump in my throat. We miss her. She was the anchor in our family. Her passing was a massive blow to us. But we're a very close-knit unit, which has been crucial to us. The charity has kept us together as we all live in different parts of the world. We always reunite for these events.

"We never imagined Mum's name would become so well-known or that the charity would grow so large. We're incredibly proud."

When asked about the future for Boyzone he teased: "We're working on something at the moment, I was with Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy recently. It's not a performance, but we're working on something. Something's coming at the end of the year that's a very big deal for us after 31 years together. It's for anyone that wants it, but we don't know if anyone wants it."

Jack spoke about his move home to Dublin and his future plans, saying: "I'm thrilled to be home again. I was feeling a bit homesick. I spent three years in London, but Dublin has always held a special place in my heart. Currently, I'm residing in Malahide with a mate. It's great fun. The place hasn't altered at all. I adore Malahide.

"Occasionally, people do a double-take when they see me in Tesco [laughs]. What are you doing there? At the moment, I'm working with Spin 1038, DJing and presenting. I've been training for a month and will soon be on air. I'm working a few days a week. I want to continue with radio and presenting and think I might be doing a bit more with Ireland AM. I'll keep plugging away."

Touching upon his parenting journey he said: "Parenting in general is never going to be easy - there are good days and bad days, you just have to roll with it. As long as Maya is happy and healthy, that's all that matters."