Ruairí Keating will return to Cork City 'when the time is right' says Liam Buckley

“It has been a very difficult week for him and his family," said Buckley following the tragic death of Ruairí's father Ciaran.

Ruairi Keating with teammates. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Ruairí Keating will return to football when he feels the time is right according to Cork City’s Sporting Director Liam Buckley.

The talented striker missed Saturday’s FAI Cup first round victory over Treaty United following the tragic death of his father Ciaran the week previous.