![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/cork-city-fc-pay-tribute-to-ciaran-keating-after-ronans-brother-dies-in-tragic-car-accident/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_11.jpg&description=Ciaran Keating is the father of Ruairi Keating, who plays up front for Cork City, the League of Ireland side he was en route to see on Saturday when he was involved in a fatal car crash Republic of Ireland side Cork City have paid tribute to Ciaran Keating following his death. Ciaran - father of player Ruairí and brother of ex-Boyzone star turned BBC presenter, Ronan - was named as the victim of a car crash on Saturday near Swinford in Ireland. He was understood to be on his way to watch sone Ruairi, 28, play for Cork against Sligo Rovers in the Airtricity Premier Division, when the accident happened. He suffered fatal injuries in the two-vehicle impact in the townland of Ballymiles, about half way between Swinford and Bohola. Ciaran was travelling with his wife, Anne Marie, a secondary school teacher, who was taken to hospital with her injuries. In an emotional statement released through social media, the Leesiders paid tribute. The club 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. We ask that the family's privacy be respected at this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed in due course." The League of Ireland echoed this sentiment, saying: "The League of Ireland is deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Ruairí Keating's father Ciaran. "We would like to send our condolences to Ruairí and his family and all at @CorkCityFC at this very difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam." An Independent member of Mayo County Council Christy Hyland has sent his condolences to his family. He said: 'Our sympathy goes out to all the Keating family. Ciaran's death is truly shocking'. Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox){kind=link}
Ciaran Keating is the father of Ruairi Keating, who plays up front for Cork City, the League of Ireland side he was en route to see on Saturday when he was involved in a fatal car crash
Republic of Ireland side Cork City have paid tribute to Ciaran Keating following his death.
Ciaran – father of player Ruairà and brother of ex-Boyzone star turned BBC presenter, Ronan – was named as the victim of a car crash on Saturday near Swinford in Ireland.
He was understood to be on his way to watch sone Ruairi, 28, play for Cork against Sligo Rovers in the Airtricity Premier Division, when the accident happened.
He suffered fatal injuries in the two-vehicle impact in the townland of Ballymiles, about half way between Swinford and Bohola. Ciaran was travelling with his wife, Anne Marie, a secondary school teacher, who was taken to hospital with her injuries.