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Keenan was Ireland head coach for six years

Keenan steps down as Ireland men's head coach

Mark Keenan's decision to step down after six years in the role came after a meeting with Basketball Ireland CEO John Feehan and Deirdre Brennan, chairperson of the elite performance committee (EPC).

Basketball • 24 Apr

Mark Keenan: 'I'm absolutely delighted to be back'

Mark Keenan reappointed Ireland men's head coach

Ireland men's head coach Mark Keenan has agreed to remain in his role for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifying campaign, which begins with an away tie against Kosovo next month.

Basketball • 25 Jan 24

Mark Keenan's Ireland play home-and-away fixtures against Croatia and Luxembourg in Group G

Keenan: Ireland targeting 'upset' win over Croatia

Mark Keenan says Ireland "aren't here to make up the numbers" as they prepare for Wednesday's FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifier against Croatia in Opatija.

Basketball • 19 Jul 23

Irish players celebrate afterwards at the NBA

Keenan: 'A rollercoaster ended with a good feeling'

Ireland men's basketball coach Mark Keenan hails the resolve his side showed in over-time to get over Cyprus in their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers game at the National Basketball Arena.

Basketball • 28 Feb 22

"The senior men's team need to be a shining light for young players that can aspire to come up through the age groups"

Keenan welcomes return of 'good times' for basketball

Ireland's men coach Mark Keenan is hopefully of a bright future for basketball in the country as his side prepares for two crucial games in their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 pre-qualifiers campaign.

Basketball • 23 Feb 22

Mark Keenan will remain as Ireland head coach

Keenan staying on as Ireland head coach

Mark Keenan will continue as Ireland senior men's head coach, Basketball Ireland confirmed this morning.

Basketball • 16 Sep 21

Basketball Ireland name Mark Keenan as men's coach

Mark Keenan has been named as the new head coach of the Ireland senior men's basketball team, replacing Peter Strickland

Basketball • 08 Oct 18

Mark Keenan