Ciaran Keating's family have paid an emotional and touching tribute him describing him as a "dearly loved husband", "devoted father" and "adoring grandpa" after his tragic death over the weekend.

The brother of TV presenter and singer Ronan Keating died in a car crash in Ballymiles, Co Mayo on Saturday afternoon.

His family released to a statement to confirm his funeral details.

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Ciaran was driving to watch his son Ruairi line out for Cork City FC when the accident occurred.

He will be laid to rest in a funeral on Thursday morning in Louisburgh with donations, if desired, to the breast cancer foundation in memory of their late mother Marie.

His family 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."

Ronan Keating with his brother Ciaran
Ronan Keating with his brother Ciaran

Confirming funeral arrangements, they added: "Ciaran will lie in repose at Sweeney's Funeral Home, Louisburgh on Wednesday from 5pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers at 7pm.

"Removal on Thursday morning at 11.30am, walking to St. Patrick's Church Louisburgh for 12 noon Mass of the Resurrection.

"Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired, to the Marie Keating Foundation mariekeating.ie/donate/ or care of Sweeney Funeral Directors, The Glebe, Louisburgh."

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