Keith Duffy leads tributes to Ronan Keating’s late brother

Ronan Keating’s older brother Ciaran tragically passed away following a car crash in Co Mayo over the weekend.

It’s reported that Ronan has returned to Ireland to be with his family during this tragic time.

Tributes have poured in for Ciaran after the news of his death was confirmed.

Ronan’s good friend and Boyzone bandmate took to social media to pay tribute to Ciaran.

“I can’t comprehend the loss and devastation of My brother @rokeating and all the Keating family All my family are praying and thinking of our Keating family right now,“ he wrote.

“Ciaran from the early days you toured with us you where a great guide on our journey in the early days You helped and supported us young innocent kids. Take your place in heaven buddy with your Mam Marie.”

Cork City FC said: “All at Cork City FC are deeply saddened at the passing of Ciaran Keating, father of our player Ruairí Keating.”

“We extend our deepest sympathies to Ruairí and the entire Keating family at this exceptionally difficult time. May he rest in peace.”

 

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“We ask that the family’s privacy be respected at this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed in due course.”

Ciaran and his wife Ann Marie were travelling to watch their son Ruarí play for Cork City in their match against Sligo Rovers on Saturday evening when the two-vehicle accident on the N5 at Ballymiles occurred.

Ann Marie is said to have been treated for non-life-threating injuries at Mayo University Hospital, but unfortunately, Ciaran’s injuries proved fatal.

The driver of the other vehicle and a passenger are understood to have also received treatment for injuries.