Arrangements announced for the funeral of Ciarán Keating

The arrangements have been announced for the funeral of Ciaran Keating, who died tragically in a road traffic accident near Swinford on Saturday afternoon.

Ciarán moved west with his family from his native Dublin to live in the Westport/Louisburgh nearly 20 years ago, and had immersed himself in community life in the area since then. He is a brother of Boyzone lead singer, Ronan Keating.

Ciarán spent some time working as a sales executive in The Mayo News, and was also well-known in the motoring, hospitality and construction sectors through his employment in the west.

Ciarán will lie in repose at Sweeney's Funeral Home, Louisburgh tomorrow, Wednesday (July 19), 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.

Ciarán was 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 and 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.