Ruairi Keating, born on 16 July 1995 (age 30), is an Irish striker best known in recent years for his work with Cork City. He is a straightforward centre-forward rather than a player who needs much dressing up, and his best league return came in 2023, when he scored 13 goals in 34 appearances.
That Cork City season remains the clear high point of his recorded league output. It gave his career a solid professional shape, built on regular games and a respectable scoring return rather than any great fuss.
Keating’s market value is around £85,000, according to Transfermarkt. His profile is that of an established Irish professional striker whose most productive spell has come at Cork City.
📈 Key stats and insights
Ruairi Keating scored seven goals for Cork City in the 2026 First Division
Ruairi Keating's best listed season return was 13 goals in 2023
Ruairi Keating has had five free transfers since January 2020
Ruairi Keating moved from Cork City to St Patrick's Athletic and back to Cork City in 2024
Ruairi Keating's market value is €100k
Last updated 13 June 2026. Send feedback
