Peter Keely


Peter Keely 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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