A man killed in a two-vehicle crash in Mayo yesterday has been named as the brother of singer Ronan Keating.
Ciaran Keating, the older brother of Ronan Keating, was killed in a two-vehicle collision on the N5 near Swinford yesterday afternoon.
it is understood that Mr Keating, aged in his 50s and from Louisburgh, was travelling with his wife Ann Marie to watch their son Ruairí play for Cork City in an evening premier league clash with Sligo Rovers, when the collision with another vehicle occurred at approximately 3:35pm.
The Irish Independent are reporting that his wife Ann Marie, a secondary school teacher, was taken to Mayo University Hospital for treatment for injuries which are understood to be non life threatening.
A male driver in the second vehicle is receiving treatment in hospital for serious injuries, while a male passenger in that case has also been hospitalised.
The road had been closed for a technical examination, but has since reopened.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
