About Peter Keely
Lived 1924 – 2007 (aged 82–83). Peter Keely was an Irish association football player.
Peter Keely (1922 – 15 October 2004) was an Irish footballer who played with Shelbourne and represented the league internationally. Keely won two league titles, in 1947 and 1953, two Shields and two inter-league caps during his eleven season with Shels. Following his 1947 title, he was offered £2,000 to transfer to Leeds United, but declined. He played as a wing-halfback and was released by Shels in July 1956.
His son Dermot had two spells as Shelbourne manager.
Peter Keely was given a Hall of Fame award at the 1997 FAI Cup final alongside Fay Coyle.
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Who was Peter Keely?
Irish footballer (1924-2007)
When was Peter Keely born?
Peter Keely was born in 1924.
When did Peter Keely die?
Peter Keely died on 13 June 2007.
What was Peter Keely's occupation?
Peter Keely was an association football player.
What nationality was Peter Keely?
Peter Keely was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Keely. https://biography.guide/peter-keely/
MLA: "Peter Keely." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-keely/.
Chicago: "Peter Keely." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-keely/.
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