Ronan Keating's poignant Instagram tribute to brother killed in car crash ahead of funeral
Ronan Keating and his family will come together to lay his brother Ciaran Keating to rest today after he was killed in a car accident.
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Ronan Keating has updated his Instagram profile image with a blackout photo ahead of his brother's funeral.
The singer and TV presenter paid the poignant tribute to Ciaran Keating whose funeral will take place at St Patrick's Church, Louisburgh in Co Mayo today.
His family previously released a statement to confirm his funeral details.
They said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Ciarán Keating.
"Dearly loved husband of Annemarie, devoted father of Conall, Ruairí and Aisling and adoring grandpa to Bobbi, May, Reggie, Archie T. and Sonnie.
"Ciarán is predeceased by his beloved mother Marie, father-in-law Kevin, brothers-in-law Colm, Joey and Shane.
"He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family, his father Gerry, mother-in-law Claire, sister Linda, brothers Gerard, Gary and Ronan, daughters-in-law Amilia, and Emily, Aisling's partner Matthew, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and many many friends.
"May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace."
They asked that any donations be made to the breast cancer foundation in memory of their late mother Marie.
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Ronan had reportedly "rushed back to Ireland" at the weekend to be with his family, after the news of Ciaran's death.
It's been reported Ciaran was travelling with his wife Anne Marie to watch their son Ruairi, 27, play for Cork City FC at the time.
Meanwhile, the Boyzone star is expected to return to the stage on Saturday in Finland.
The Life is a Rollercoaster hitmaker will perform at Seinäjoki Speed Days.
The festival's official Facebook account posted a statement, which read: "We have received a lot of inquiries regarding Ronan Keating's appearance at the Speed Drive 20 year event.
"We recently heard some sad news when Ronan's brother passed away in an accident. The whole Speed Drivers team is sorry for the loss and wishes strength to the loved ones.
"We have contacted Ronan Keating today and he has confirmed that he still wants to perform at Vauhtiajoki as agreed on Saturday 22.7.2023."