Former Boyzone star Ronan Keating’s older brother Ciaran has died in a car crash in County Mayo, Ireland.

Tributes have been paid to Ciaran Keating who was in his 50s when he died in the two-vehicle collision on Saturday (15 July).

According to reports, his wife Ann Marie was also in the car at the time and sustained injuries in the crash.

Ciaran son, Ruairi, plays for Cork City Football Club, and it is believed the couple were travelling down to watch him play in an evening Premier Division League of Ireland clash with Sligo Rovers when tragedy struck.

In a statement confirming the death, the club said: “All at Cork City FC are deeply saddened at the passing of Ciaran Keating, father of our player Ruairi Keating.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to Ruairi and the entire Keating family at this exceptionally difficult time.

“We ask that the family’s privacy be respected at this difficult time.

“Funeral arrangements will be confirmed in due course. May he rest in peace.”

Ciaran and his family moved from Dublin to Mayo around 15 years ago, Independent.ie reports.