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

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, 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

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final alongside Fay Coyle.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Keely, Peter 1922 births 2004 deaths League of Ireland players Shelbourne F.C. players Men's association football wing halves Republic of Ireland men's association footballers 20th-century Irish sportsmen