Storm Keating shares poignant post after tragic death of husband Ronan's brother Ciaran

The mother of two took a break from social media as she and her family came to terms with the harrowing death of Ciaran Keating earlier this month. Fans have shared words of condolence with her

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Mikie O'Loughlin

10:25, 30 JUL 2023

Ronan and Storm Keating

Storm Keating has shared poignant words about grief after the tragic death of her husband Ronan's brother Ciaran earlier this month.

The mother of two took a break from social media as she and her family came to terms with the harrowing news.

She opened up about "the could-have-been moments and the should-have-been memories" in a special online post as well-wishes and comments of condolences poured in.

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Ciaran sadly died after a car accident in County Mayo. He was on his way to a League of Ireland game to watch his son Ruairi line out for Cork City FC.

Storm and Ronan and their kids flew into Ireland in the days that followed for the funeral mass in Louisburgh.

The couple have remained silent online while dealing with the personal loss.

She shared a warm and emotional quite about grieving. It said: "And she'd be lying if she said she did not sometimes think about the could-have-been moments and the should-have-been memories."

A number of people shared their condolences with Storm and Ronan under her touching post.

Claudine Keane said: "So sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to all the Keating family @rokeating our thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult times."

This Morning stylist Lisa Snowdon added: "Sending you Love."

Following the death, the Keating family released a statement that 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."

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