Tributes are being paid to Maurice 'Mossie' Keane, the father of Irish footballing legend Roy Keane, who has died after being ill for a number of months.

He passed away at the Heather Care Home at Cork’s Orthopedic Hospital last evening and is survived by his wife Marie and children Roy, Denis, Johnson, Pat and Hilary.

Cobh Ramblers have tweeted their sympathies to Keane's family and friends.

Cobh Ramblers FC wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late Maurice ‘Mossie’ Keane following his recent passing.

Maurice’s sons Roy, Denis and Pat all played for the club and he will be deeply missed.

May he rest in peace 🕯 pic.twitter.com/Atk7rEQqTF

— Cobh Ramblers FC (@CobhRamblersFC) August 15, 2019

"Cobh Ramblers FC wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late Maurice ‘Mossie’ Keane following his recent passing.

"Maurice’s sons Roy, Denis and Pat all played for the club and he will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace."

He'll will repose at O’Connor Brothers' funeral home, Northgate Bridge from tomorrow morning with removal to the Church of Resurrection, Farranree at 7pm

His funeral mass will take place on Saturday morning, followed by burial at St Catherine's Cemetery, Kilcully.