Ronan Keating and his family said their ‘heart hurts’ as they said an emotional goodbye to Missy Keating as she set off on her move to Australia.
The model, 21, who took part in RTE’s Dancing with the Stars earlier this year previously revealed her plans to relocate to Sydney to pursue a career in acting.
Leading the heartfelt goodbyes to the Dubliner today, emotional dad Ronan, said: “Off she goes. Australia watch out Missy Keating is on her way.
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Posting an image of his oldest daughter hugging his youngest kids Cooper and Coco before heading off, the former Boyzone star added: “Heart hurts so much. We are all going to miss her like crazy.
“I’m so excited for ya Moo moo. Massive thank you to all the team Virgin Atlantic for taking such great care.”
Sharing a video from their last night together in their London home before she set off on Thursday, Ronan posted a clip of Missy, and her brother Jack, in the kitchen helping to prepare a family meal, writing: “My Baby girl is off to Oz. So excited for her but my heart is broken. She will be so missed. Last supper she requested Wagyu. Only the best for Moo.”
Ronan’s wife Storm, also wrote a farewell message and said: “When you let them go. So many tears but so excited for you Moo Missy Keating.
“You are the most amazing young woman and so ready now to take on the world.
The Aussie native added: “You have such a wonderful adventure ahead of you and I look forward to watching it all unfold - you deserve it.
“We’re going to miss you sooooo much, this house just won’t feel the same without your glowing energy and smiling face in it. Love you.”
Missy’s older brother Jack Keating, 23, who recently took part in ITV’s Love Island, also penned a heartfelt goodbye, alongside pictures of the pair together.
He said: “Anddddd she’s off. Love you so much sis and gonna miss you like absolute crazy. It breaks my heart to see you go but you’re gonna have the most amazing time away and I know how excited you are for this.
“A new chapter in your life starts now and I can’t wait to see it. Xx”
Ronan replied to the post, ‘Beautiful Son”.
Missy said: “What a heartbreaking goodbye. Love you guys so much. Thank you for everything!! Visit me ASAP please.”
Writing to Storm, she went on: “Thank you so much for everything. I wouldn't be as ready as I am for this journey if it weren't for you! Thank you for everything. Love you so much Xxx”
It comes after Missy paid a visit to her family and friends in Dublin before the move in recent weeks.
She shared snaps from the trip, including a sweet photo of her with her mum Yvonne Connolly, saying “An emotional last trip to Dublin. 2 weeks until I head to the land of Aus.”
“Goodbyes are never easy but so excited for a new chapter. Love you all.”
Yvonne took to Instagram to say a goodbye too after the weekend together, saying:
“Before Missy moves on to the next chapter in her life we got to spend the most beautiful weekend with her ,friends and family to say our goodbyes before she goes back to London ,to get ready for her big move to Australia. !!”
“You wanted this for so long Missy. What an adventure. We will miss you so much but I’m also SO excited for you. You are a formidable, fabulous, fierce woman and will no doubt make the most of the opportunities that come your way. I love you.”
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