Ronan Keating's brother dies in County Mayo crash
Ronan Keating rose to fame during the 1990s as a member of Boyzone
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A brother of singer Ronan Keating dies in a car crash in the Republic of Ireland
Ciaran Keating, who was in his 50s, was killed when two vehicles collided in County Mayo, in the west of the country
He and his wife, who was injured in the crash, were travelling to watch their son play in a football match
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A man who died in a car crash in the Republic of Ireland was an older brother of singer Ronan Keating.
Ciaran Keating died when two vehicles collided at Ballymiles near Swinford in County Mayo at about 15:35 local time on Saturday, said gardaí (Irish police).
The driver of the second car was taken to Mayo University Hospital to receive treatment for serious injuries.
Gardaí have appealed for information.
It is understood that Ciaran Keating, who was aged in his 50s, was travelling with his wife Ann Marie to watch their son Ruairí play for Cork City Football Club.
Ann Marie Keating and the other vehicle's passenger received treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
The football club expressed its sympathies on social media on Sunday.
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Ronan Keating rose to prominence during the 1990s as a member of Irish boyband Boyzone.
He later embarked on a successful solo music career and has presented numerous radio and TV programmes.
Ronan Keating was photographed on Saturday as he competed in a golf tournament in Hertfordshire in England
Ronan Keating guest-presented episodes the BBC's The One Show before becoming a main presenter in May 2021.
It was announced last month that he would become a coach on the 13th series of The Voice of Germany.