Lee Keegan

Gaelic football analyst

'Would you fear getting Donegal in the group stage? In reality, no'

Assassin Kelly can ignite Galway, Donegal at low ebb

Last weekend's game in Omagh was a timely reminder Gaelic football can be captivating to watch ahead of a stacked programme of games

Football • 20 Apr 23

'Roscommon came with an intensity and an insane work ethic that Mayo couldn't match'

Heavy legged Mayo could benefit from long break

The opening weekend of the Connacht championship gave us two major results, although you couldn't call either of them shocks, writes Lee Keegan.

Football • 13 Apr 23

"From the start to finish, it was an absolute s***show"

Recalling Ruislip nightmare ahead of Connacht opening

Ahead of the first championship weekend of 2023, Lee Keegan recalls the great Ruislip fright of 2011 and offers his thoughts on Mayo's motivations for Connacht.

Football • 06 Apr 23

Lee Keegan: 'Galway possibly might need it more but I'm going to go with Mayo by one or two points'

Dream league final pair but schedule needs reviewing

Lee Keegan is expecting a cracking contest in Croke Park when Mayo and Galway meet in the Allianz Division 1 league final.

Football • 30 Mar 23

"Is this what we're going to be in for in the summer ahead?"

No easy fix to game's ills after poor league

The Division 1 fare in 2023 has been characterised by teams retreating into packed defences, playing monotonous, lateral, safety-first football

Football • 23 Mar 23

Lee Keegan: It feels like Donegal football is at a low ebb at the minute

Stale Donegal hit by negativity from all angles

The personnel has changed in Donegal over the years but their style of football hasn't

Football • 16 Mar 23

'Ultimately, Dublin weren't able to adapt and change their gameplan when the tide turned in the second half'

Dubs need to embrace more risk for summer rewards

The manner of Derry's comeback shows how far Rory Gallagher's side have come in the past few years - but also the vulnerability of the Dubs.

Football • 09 Mar 23

"Ulster doesn't feel as strong as it once was"

Tralee arm-wrestle a missed opportunity for Armagh

Armagh need to win silverware in 2023, though Derry remain ahead of them in the pecking order in an Ulster championship which doesn't feel as strong as it once was.

Football • 02 Mar 23

Roscommon have buried the yo-yo tag in 2023

Rossies lead the way in a league no one wants to win

A trio of Connacht sides lead the way but our columnist is unsure Roscommon or Mayo would be interested in contesting a league final.

Football • 23 Feb 23

'The expenses process has never run smoothly'

Expenses issue could be costly distraction

An expenses row flared up in Armagh to keep the controversy mill churning in a bye week in the Allianz Football League.

Football • 16 Feb 23