So, you're a TV presenter now?

KEITH: "I am that. Indeed I am. I've been doing quite a bit of TV presenting. Actually, I have my own show back in Ireland now. It's called 2TV and it goes out on a Sunday morning. It's a music TV programme, and I've been hosting it for about the last five to six weeks. I'm really happy doing that, because I can do the programme without having to leave home. I can be at home in Ireland with my family. That makes a big difference to me: not having to travel and be away from them."

Did you ever think you'd present your own TV show?

KEITH: "Of course not! The fact is, because of the position we are all in as members of Boyzone, certain opportunities get presented - ha ha! - to you, and if they appeal to you, you just have to grab them and give it a go. It's the same with Shane and his driving. He's always longed to do that, ever since he was a boy, and now he's been given the chance to get behind the wheel for real. Now, some of that will have been because he's in Boyzone - but Shane is also really talented as a driver in any case. You only need to look at the results he's been getting to see that. The fact is, Shane would probably have ended up driving - if he'd really wanted to - whether he was in the band or not. Shane's a go-getter. He's a winner alright."

You did a bit of presenting before you got your own show, didn't you?

KEITH: "Well, only a bit - the odd stint with Ant & Dec, or whatever. But it was enough to convince me that I could actually do it, and that it wsn't particularly difficult for me. It's not such a big deal; I just let myself be me. Just let my personality come through. Luckily, people seem to like it...so there you go."

Isn't it strange to be on the other side of things, though; to be the interviewer instead of the interviewed?

KEITH: "Not really. The only difference is that, as a presenter, you're asking questions instead of answering them. That's all there is to it. Granted, the fact that I've been interviewed so many times definitely helps., though. You can identify with the people you are talking to, because you've been there yourself. As a result, I try not to make my questions as broing as some of the ones I get asked!"

What's the most boring question you've ever been asked, then?

KEITH: "This one! No, it's difficult to remember. I try and blank out all of the boring stuff. Probably something like 'Why is the band called Boyzone?' Just stuff that isn't of any relevance to anything or anyone."

Did you miss being away from Boyzone these past few months?

KEITH: "Yes and no. It was great to be able to spend some more time with my family but, of course, I did miss the guys. They're like family too, after all. It was just nice to have some time to do my own thing."

One of the major things you did when you all got together again was film a video for the latest single. What was that like?

KEITH: "It was really good. For a lot of us, videos aren't our favourite thing, but the fact that we filmed this recent one in Prague made a lot of difference. Prague is such a beautiful city, and so it was a total pleasure to be there. Having the other guys around was brilliant, too. It gave us a chance to catch up on each other's news."

What do you have to say about the continual rumours that Boyzone are going to split up?

KEITH: "Only that they're all total rubbish and nothing people should be bothered by or pay attention to. The media has to find stories and, even when there is no story there, Boyzone is probably always worth a shot. When we decide to split up, we'll be the first to let people know. Until then, we have our plans for the band - which reach towards the end of 2000."

Do you have any plans to make your own record?

KEITH: "Not particularly at the moment - but you never know. I like my music as much as the next guy but I'm not in any hurry to go and make a record of my own. But I can sing alright - I can even play the drums, remember! - so I'm not ruling out the possibility. We shall just have to wait and see."

How does it feel to be something of an 'old hand' in the pop business these days?

KEITH: "I don't really see myself, or Boyzone, as that, but I know what you mean. We've been doing this for a while now, and we've seen many other bands come and go. We're still here, though, as strong a sever and ,for sure, we've had a far longer run in the industry than most acts ever get the chance to enjoy. We have the fans to thank for that."

So, do you have any special message for them, as we move into the new Millennium?

KEITH: "First of all, I'd like to wish them all a fantastic Christmas and a brilliant New Year. I hope they all get what they want and deserve. Other than that, I'd have to join the rest of the guys in simply sending them my thanks for sticking with us and for giving us a career that has lasted for so long. Their support never fails to amaze us, and we will always be grateful to them for that. Thanks to them all."