Death of Tommy Keane

A former professional soccer player collapsed and died after playing in an indoor tournament yesterday.

Death of Tommy Keane

There was widespread shock in Galway last night as news spread of the death of Tommy Keane, who was one of the first players Harry Redknapp signed when he embarked on his career in management.

The 44-year old, who helped Galway United win the FAI Cup in 1991, had participated in an indoor tournament at the Our Lady’s Boys Club centre in Sea Road when he collapsed on the way home.

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