Ronan Keating’s brother killed in automotive crash
Tributes have been paid to Ciaran Keating, who died within the two-vehicle collision on Saturday.
It is known his spouse was additionally injured within the incident.
Ciaran Keating’s son Ruari performs for Cork City Football Club.
In an announcement confirming the dying, the membership stated: “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.”
The League of Ireland additionally expressed its condolences to the Keating household.
A tweet stated: “The League of Ireland is deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Ruairi Keating’s father Ciaran.
“We would like to send our condolences to Ruairi and his family and all at @CorkCityFC at this very difficult time.”
Westport councillor John O’Malley handed on his condolences to the Keating household.
“We are shocked by this news and are thinking of his wife and children and his extended family,” he stated.
The deadly crash occurred on the N5 at Ballymiles, close to Swinford, at roughly 3.35pm on Saturday.
The driver of the opposite automobile was significantly injured and was taken to Mayo University Hospital.
A person and lady, each passengers from every automotive, are additionally receiving therapy.
Their accidents will not be believed to be life-threatening.
A technical examination of the crash scene and the autos concerned has been performed by Garda forensic collision investigators.
Irish police have appealed for details about the crash.
Ronan Keating rose to prominence in the course of the Nineties as a member of Irish boyband Boyzone.
He later loved a profitable music profession and has introduced radio and TV programmes.
He appeared on ITV1 on Saturday as a choose on The Voice Kids.