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17/07/2023
Ronan Keating's Brother Dies In Co Mayo Road Crash
The older brother of Boyzone singer Ronan Keating has died in a road collision in Co Mayo.
Tributes have been paid to Ciaran Keating, who was aged in his 50s, after he died in a two-vehicle crash on the N5 at Ballymiles at approximately 3.35pm Saturday, 15 July.
It is understood he was travelling with his wife to watch their son Ruairi play for Cork City FC.
His wife was taken to hospital however her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
In a statement the club said: "All at Cork City FC are deeply saddened at the passing of Ciaran Keating, father of our player Ruairi Keating.
"We extend our deepest sympathies to Ruairi and the entire Keating family at this exceptionally difficult time.
"We ask that the family’s privacy be respected at this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed in due course. May he rest in peace."
Tributes have been paid to Ciaran Keating, who was aged in his 50s, after he died in a two-vehicle crash on the N5 at Ballymiles at approximately 3.35pm Saturday, 15 July.
It is understood he was travelling with his wife to watch their son Ruairi play for Cork City FC.
His wife was taken to hospital however her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
In a statement the club said: "All at Cork City FC are deeply saddened at the passing of Ciaran Keating, father of our player Ruairi Keating.
"We extend our deepest sympathies to Ruairi and the entire Keating family at this exceptionally difficult time.
"We ask that the family’s privacy be respected at this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed in due course. May he rest in peace."
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