James Clifford John Keohane (born 22 January 1991) is an Irish professional

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who plays as a

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for

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Playing career

Keohane began his football career in with youth teams

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and Evergreen.

Wexford Youths

In 2009, Keohane joined

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side Wexford Youths making his

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debut as a substitute on the opening day of the season. During his first season, Keohane scored 2 league goals in 16 appearances.

Bristol City

On 13 August 2010, Keohane signed for

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side

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on a one-year contract for a reported €100,000. In November 2010, Keohane signed a one-month loan deal at Southern League Division One South & West side

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Exeter City

On 17 August 2011, Keohane signed for then

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on a free transfer after being released by

. He had impressed on trial in friendlies against

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and

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. Keohane made his professional debut on 24 August 2011, in the League Cup 3–1 defeat to

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, coming on as a first-half substitute for the injured

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. Keohane signed a new one-year contract with

in June 2012. In 2012–13, Keohane scored his first goal for Exeter in a 2–1 win over

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. At the end of the 2013–2014 season, Keohane was rewarded with an extended contract. In pre-season 2014–15, Keohane was handed the number 10 jersey following the departure of

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. Keohane was also the club's top scorer in their pre-season tour of Brazil, netting 2 goals in 3 games. He left the club at the end of the 2014–2015 season due to lack of game time.

Woking

On 30 August 2015, Keohane joined

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side

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on a six-month deal upon his contract expiry from Exeter City. A day later, Keohane made his debut against

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, and scored after coming on as a Substitute. After only making seven league starts and eight substitute appearances in the league for the Cards, Woking decided against extending his contract, so therefore he was released after the 2–1 victory over

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Sligo Rovers

On 8 January 2016, Keohane joined Irish side

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until the end of the 2016 season. On 6 February 2016, Keohane was given the number 17 jersey ahead of the 2016 campaign.

Cork City

On 11 November 2016, Keohane joined

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Rochdale

On 1 February 2019, Keohane joined

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until the end of the season. He was offered a new contract by Rochdale at the end of the 2018–19 season. On 1 July 2019, Keohane signed a new two-year contract with Rochdale. On 25 June 2021, Keohane signed a new two-year contract. On 23 June 2023, Keohane signed a one-year extension at Rochdale.

Galway United

On 29 June 2024, Keohane signed for

Career statistics

Honours

Cork City *

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* Munster Senior Cup: 2017 Individual *

Player of the Year:

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Keohane, Jimmy 1991 births Footballers from Aylesbury Living people League of Ireland players Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Republic of Ireland men's youth international footballers Men's association football midfielders Bristol City F.C. players Clevedon Town F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players English Football League players Wexford F.C. players Sligo Rovers F.C. players Cork City F.C. players Belvedere F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players Galway United F.C. players 21st-century Irish sportsmen