Lee Keegan

Gaelic football analyst

Whistling past the graveyard as thoughts turn to Hyde

On available evidence, Donegal look the stronger bet for this weekend in the Hyde

Football • 12 Jun 25

Armagh have scoring power to win battle of champions

They may be complaining of dead rubbers in certain other sports but there's none of that in the football championship this weekend, especially not in the fearsome Group 4, writes Lee Keegan

Football • 30 May 25

'People are calling for Kevin McStay to walk but the players also have to take responsibility'

Mayo no longer contenders after Castlebar doomsday

The reality has hit home that there are possibly six or seven genuine All-Ireland contenders at the moment and Mayo sadly just aren't in that conversation anymore, writes Lee Keegan.

Football • 22 May 25

The psychological background to this game could play into Dublin's advantage but their form is an issue

Kickout randomness a boost to underdogs

The randomness and chaos generated by the new kickout rule in particular has made it harder for the top teams to exert control in games

Football • 15 May 25

'The mood in Mayo is still sombre after last Sunday'

Glorious opportunity awaits in novel Leinster decider

The provincial championships have been re-born in 2025 with two more deciders on a knife-edge this weekend

Football • 08 May 25

'Whatsapp exploded yesterday with lads wondering aloud whether you'd be better off losing the Connacht final'

Connacht title still its own reward despite dodgy draw

For Mayo, there's a particular imperative to stop Galway winning a first four-in-a-row since the 1960s and preventing them stretching away in the province, writes Lee Keegan

Football • 01 May 25

'Myself and Colm Cooper enjoyed our foray into the heart of Munster hurling country'

Time for Tyrone enigma to deliver on potential

We continue towards the provincial finals at breakneck speed with Armagh-Tyrone the game of the weekend

Football • 24 Apr 25

Lee Keegan: Kerry and Mayo should win comfortably this weekend, while I expect Galway and Donegal to advance

Galway and Donegal should flex All-Ireland muscle

Donegal, Kerry and Galway are leading the chase to wrestle Sam Maguire away from Armagh. Lee Keegan expects all three to demonstrate their All-Ireland credentials this weekend.

Football • 17 Apr 25