The Voice’s Ronan Keating said he ‘has tears in my eyes’ over singer
Ronan Keating was supported by his wife Storm as they stood outside the church in Louisburgh, County Mayo, following the funeral of his older brother, Ciaran Keating.
Ciaran tragically died in a two-car crash near Swinford over the weekend, his wife Annemarie was also injured.
In photographs taken after the service, Storm, 42, wrapped her arms around visibly upset Ronan.
The Boyzone star, who covered his eyes with a pair of dark sunglasses, placed his hands on hers as they both solemnly looked at the ground.
Ronan had performed a musical tribute to his brother, singing This is Your Song towards the end of the service. The singer said the song was written after his mother, Marie, died in 1998.
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Lyrics included: “You were our friend, Walk with you till the end, And one day we’ll all sing along, ‘Cause this is your song.”
Ciaran is survived by his three children, Conall, Ruairi and Aisling and grand-children, Bobbi May, Reggie, Archie T. and Sonnie.
Before singing, Ronan Keating said his niece and nephews had made their dad “very proud”.
“As a parent, all you want to do is raise your children as best you can, Ciaran and Annemarie have done a spectacular job. Three incredible human beings.
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“Your strength over the last few days has been so incredible, and you’ve made your dad very proud.
“This song was written 25 years ago when we lost our mum. I shouldn’t be singing it in these circumstances but we are and we will.”
Ciaran and Ronan’s father Gerry Keating also spoke at the funeral. When he became emotional, Ronan came to the altar to console him.
Gerry said: “On the Saturday (that Ciaran died) I was waiting for the text or the message.
“I got the message at quarter past eight, I got the bad news, and it was the worst news I got in my life.”
He concluded the eulogy: “He was a great man and I am honoured to call him my dad.
“He will be remembered forever and carried with us or the rest of our lives.”
Ronan was among the pallbearers at the service and could be seen covering his eyes with a pair of dark sunglasses.
His Boyzone bandmate Keith Duffy was among the mourners paying their respects.
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