Boyzone’s Ronan Keating is in the headlines thanks to a tragic event that hit a close relative of his. Case in point, his brother Ciaran Keating, was involved in a motor vehicle accident with devastating consequences. We’ll expand on these details in this post, not without warning our readers that this entry covers themes of death and mourning, and some might find that topic triggering.
Ronan Keating is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. He first rose to fame in the late 1990s as part of the boy band Boyzone. He has released solo albums and singles, most notably “When You Say Nothing At All,” a top-five hit on the UK Singles Chart in 1999. In addition to his music career, he is also an ambassador for several charities and causes.
What Happened To Ronan Keating?
A car accident occurred on the N5 close to Swinford, in which Ciaran Keating, the older brother of Ronan Keating, died. Ciaran Keating is Ronan Keating’s brother. If you’re not familiar with him, Ronan Keating is known as the lead singer for the music group Boyzone and as a host of “The One Show.”
Ciaran and Ronan have three other brothers and sisters and lost their mother to nasty cancer back in 1998; the family went on to create the Marie Keating Foundation in her honor. Ciaran (b. Louisburgh, Ireland) was in his 50s at the time of the accident and was traveling with his wife, Ann Marie, to watch their son, Ruair, play for Cork City FC in a match against Sligo Rovers.
The accident happened on a section of road known for accidents, and Ciaran, a passenger in the vehicle, suffered fatal injuries. The car crash took place at around 15:35 hrs, Ireland time, at the N5 road in County Mayo, in Swinford.
Ronan Keating’s Sister-In-Law Survives Car Crash
Ann Marie, Ciaran’s wife, survived the crash with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Mayo University Hospital. The male driver of the second vehicle and a male passenger from that vehicle were also injured and taken to the hospital.
Ciaran and his family had moved from Dublin to Mayo about fifteen years before the accident. He was reported to have worked as a car salesman after previously owning and operating a pub. Ciaran was a father of three children.
Cork City FC and local representatives expressed their condolences to the Keating family, especially Ruair, who plays for the football club. They requested privacy for the family during this challenging time. Funeral arrangements were said to be finalized soon.
Ronan Keating Cleared His Schedule When He Learned Of Brother’s Tragic Accident
Host and singer Ronan Keating dropped everything he was doing and rushed to Ireland when he got wind of the devastating car crash that took his brother’s life and injured his sister-in-law. A person close to Keating revealed that the performer and host were devastated to learn this tragic piece of news and remained steadfast in trying to help his sister-in-law and staying there for his family.
Ronan’s Friends And Colleagues Send Their Sympathies
As the news broke out, those close to Ronan, those who worked with him on his show, and fellow Boyzone bandmembers sent their deepest sympathies to him privately and took the time to express the issue via social media; that’s the case of Keith Duuffy, who shared on his social media profiles a post giving Ronan a pat on the back and sharing his mourning.
The same for the EastEnders actor Sean Maguire who took the time to express his sympathies and pain. Another person who shared her sympathies with Mr. Keating was Nadiya Bychkova, the Strictly Come pro dancer, and Gethin Jones, a BBC presenter who also worked with Ronan. We wish the best to Ronan and his family, and may the soul of his brother Ciaran rest in peace.
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