 Boyzone star Keith Duffy has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his bandmate Ronan Keating's brother following his death. It is understood Ciaran Keating died in a car crash that took place on Saturday, July 15 in the afternoon, when he was on his way to watch his son, Ruairí Keating, play for Cork City FC against Sligo Rovers FC. According to The Irish Times, Ciaran, who was in his 50s, was named locally as a man who had died in a crash that occurred on the N5 near Swinford, Co Mayo, and involved two vehicles. The publication reported that Ciaran was travelling with his wife Ann Marie, who suffered injuries, but they were not life-threatening and she was treated at Mayo University Hospital. Following the news, Keith, 48, led the tributes to Ronan's brother. Posting a picture of a lit candle to his Instagram page, he wrote: '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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️' It has been reported Ciaran Keating, Ronan's brother, died in a car crash that took place on Saturday, July 15 (Picture: Instagram/Ronan Keating) Ronan reportedly 'dropped everything' at the news of his brother's death (Picture: Instagram/Ronan Keating) Boyzone star Keith Duffy has paid tribute to Ciaran (Picture: Lorne Thomson/Redferns) The crash happened as Ciaran and his wife Ann Marie were traveling to watch their son Ruairi Keating in a football match (Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) He then went on to reminisce about the times Ciaran would join the band on tour and how he supported the band. 'Ciaran from the early days you toured with us you were 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 ❤️){kind=link}
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Boyzone star Keith Duffy has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his bandmate Ronan Keating’s brother following his death.
It is understood Ciaran Keating died in a car crash that took place on Saturday, July 15 in the afternoon, when he was on his way to watch his son, Ruairí Keating, play for Cork City FC against Sligo Rovers FC.
According to The Irish Times, Ciaran, who was in his 50s, was named locally as a man who had died in a crash that occurred on the N5 near Swinford, Co Mayo, and involved two vehicles.
The publication reported that Ciaran was travelling with his wife Ann Marie, who suffered injuries, but they were not life-threatening and she was treated at Mayo University Hospital.