Music star Ronan Keating is reeling from the death of his brother Ciaran in a car crash.
Ciaran Keating died in the two-vehicle collision in County Mayo, Ireland, at around 3.35pm local time on Saturday, according to police.
The BBC reported that it was understood Keating, who was aged in his 50s, was travelling with his wife Ann Marie at the time of the crash.
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The pair were reportedly on their way to watch their son Ruairí play football for Cork City.
The crash reported came 24 hours before the footballer’s 28th birthday.
Ann Marie reportedly suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident, while the driver of the second car was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.
Ciaran Keating was the older brother of former Boyzone star Ronan.
Ronan Keating. Credit: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
Cork City Football Club issued a statement following the tragedy.
“All at Cork City FC are deeply saddened at the passing of Ciaran Keating, father of our player Ruairí Keating,” the statement read.
“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.”
Ronan Keating and his wife Storm. Credit: Getty
Ronan Keating shared photos to Instagram on Saturday from Centurion Club, one of England’s top golf courses.
According to the Sun, the star rushed back to Ireland to be with his family after being informed of the tragedy.
“It’s the phone call no one wants to take about their loved ones. Ronan dropped everything as soon as he heard the devastating news,” a friend of the singer’s told the publication.
“He is trying to stay strong for the sake of the family and is doing everything he can to support his sister-in-law and his nephews.”
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