Keith Duffy speaks out on Ronan Keating's family tragedy as he supports bandmate

17 July 2023 , 13:37

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Keith has offered his support (Image: ITV)

Keith Duffy has spoken out on Ronan Keating's family tragedy as he supports his bandmate.

Ronan's brother Ciaran passed away over the weekend after being in a car crash in County Mayo, Ireland. The crash took place when he was on his way to watch his son, Ruari, play for Cork City FC.

Fellow Boyzone star Keith took to his Instagram to pay tribute to Ciaran.

The 48-year-old shared a picture of a candle and wrote: "I can’t comprehend the loss and devastation of my brother @rokeating and all the Keating family.

"All my family is praying and thinking of our Keating family right now," he then continued. "Ciaran from the early days you toured with us you were a great guide on our journey in the early day.”

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Keith posted to his Instagram (officialkeithduffy/instagram)

He added: "You helped and supported us young innocent kids. Take your place in heaven buddy with your Mam Marie."

Ciaran was travelling with his wife when the collision took place, it's been reported. It has been said that Ronan rushed back to Ireland on Saturday after learning his sibling had died in the fatal car crash.

The crash was on the N5 at Ballymiles on a stretch of road known as an accident black-spot.

Ann Marie, Ciaran's wife, was taken to Mayo University Hospital to receive treatment for non-life threatening injuries as the male driver of the second vehicle is understood to be receiving treatment for serious injuries in hospital.

A male passenger in the second vehicle has also been hospitalised.

Cork City FC released a statement saying they are "deeply saddened" by the news.

They 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."

Charlotte Everett