Novelist Ahern reveals pregnancy

Cecelia Ahern and her partner David Keoghan have been together for six years

Romance novelist Cecelia Ahern is expecting her first child.

The 27-year-old daughter of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is reportedly due to give birth in December.

Ms Ahern, whose best-selling novel PS, I Love You was turned into a Hollywood movie last year, has been with her partner David Keoghan for six years.

A spokeswoman for the couple said: "It is with great joy David Keoghan and Cecelia Ahern can confirm they are expecting their first child."

The baby will be the third grandchild for Mr Ahern and his estranged wife Miriam.

Cecelia's sister Georgina Ahern and her husband Nicky Byrne of Westlife had twins in 2007.