Inquest into death of Ronan Keating's brother hears about 'notorious stretch of road'

Ronan Keating (centre middle left) helps carry the coffin of his brother Ciaran Keating towards St Patrick's Church in Louisburgh, Co Mayo, for his funeral in July 2023. Ciaran Keating died in a road accident on what was described as “a notorious stretch of road”. File picture: PA

A coroner has demanded action on what he described as “a notorious stretch of road” which has claimed many lives over the years, including that of Ciaran Keating, brother of singer Ronan Keating.

Mr Keating (57), a father of three, who lived at Kilsallagh, Westport, was fatally injured in a two-vehicle road collision on the N5 near Swinford, Co. Mayo, on July 15 last. His wife, Ann Marie survived the impact.