Ronan Keating returned to the stage amid his and his family's mourning period following the tragic death of his older brother.
Tributes poured two weeks ago when reports about Ciarán's death emerged after he was involved in a fatal car accident. The former Boyzone member expressed his grief in the days thereafter, but he has since returned to the stage after the heartbreaking loss.
Ronan Keating Marks 1st performance
Two weeks after Ciarán's death, Keating serenaded the Uptown Festival attendees at Blackheath Common in London Sunday. The event, co-presented by Magic Radio, saw the Irish pop star's high energy as he performed while donning a blue-grey suit complemented by a pair of dark sunglasses.
He also brought his guitar for the solo gig, as seen in the photos obtained by Daily Mail.
His performance marked his first show since he and his family held his brother's funeral Thursday at St. Patrick's Church in Louisburg, County Mayo, where he performed a heartbreaking rendition of "This Is Your Song" as he paid tribute to his sibling.
"I shouldn't be singing it in these circumstances but we are and we will," he told the mourners per Daily Mail, before adding, "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."
He was one of the six people who carried Ciarán's coffin before the service, which was attended by their other family members and friends. Several players from Cork City FC also joined them and paid tribute to Keating's brother.
What Happened to Ronan Keating's Brother?
Ciarán, a man in his 50s, died after getting involved in a horrifying car crash in Ireland on Saturday.
The Sun reported that Keating's brother and his wife were driving on their way to watch a game their son, Ruairi, who is playing for Cork City. His wife, on the other hand, was taken to a medical facility following the accident.
After learning about Ciarán's death, the 46-year-old musician rushed to Ireland to be with his family amid the trying times. He notably worked with the Marie Keating Foundation, which was set up by the siblings after their mother died from breast cancer in 1998.
Keating famously debuted in the disbanded Irish pop group, Boyzone, and immediately rose to fame as a soloist upon the release of his single, "When You Say Nothing at All."
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