James Clifford John Keohane (born 22 January 1991) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Galway United.
Keohane began his football career in with youth teams Belvedere and Evergreen.
In 2009, Keohane joined League of Ireland First Division side Wexford Youths making his League of Ireland debut as a substitute on the opening day of the season.
During his first season, Keohane scored 2 league goals in 16 appearances.
On 13 August 2010, Keohane signed for Championship side Bristol City on a one-year contract for a reported â¬100,000.
In November 2010, Keohane signed a one-month loan deal at Southern League Division One South & West side Clevedon Town.
On 17 August 2011, Keohane signed for then League One side Exeter City on a free transfer after being released by Bristol City. He had impressed on trial in friendlies against Derby County and Chippenham Town.
Keohane made his professional debut on 24 August 2011, in the League Cup 3âÂÂ1 defeat to Liverpool at St James Park, coming on as a first-half substitute for the injured Guillem BauzÃÂ.
Keohane signed a new one-year contract with Exeter City in June 2012.
In 2012âÂÂ13, Keohane scored his first goal for Exeter in a 2âÂÂ1 win over York City at Bootham Crescent.
At the end of the 2013âÂÂ2014 season, Keohane was rewarded with an extended contract. In pre-season 2014âÂÂ15, Keohane was handed the number 10 jersey following the departure of Alan Gow. Keohane was also the club's top scorer in their pre-season tour of Brazil, netting 2 goals in 3 games.
He left the club at the end of the 2014âÂÂ2015 season due to lack of game time.
On 30 August 2015, Keohane joined National League side Woking on a six-month deal upon his contract expiry from Exeter City. A day later, Keohane made his debut against Welling United, and scored after coming on as a Substitute.
After only making seven league starts and eight substitute appearances in the league for the Cards, Woking decided against extending his contract, so therefore he was released after the 2âÂÂ1 victory over Aldershot Town.
On 8 January 2016, Keohane joined Irish side Sligo Rovers until the end of the 2016 season. On 6 February 2016, Keohane was given the number 17 jersey ahead of the 2016 campaign.
On 11 November 2016, Keohane joined Cork City.
On 1 February 2019, Keohane joined Rochdale until the end of the season. He was offered a new contract by Rochdale at the end of the 2018âÂÂ19 season.
On 1 July 2019, Keohane signed a new two-year contract with Rochdale.
On 25 June 2021, Keohane signed a new two-year contract.
On 23 June 2023, Keohane signed a one-year extension at Rochdale.
On 29 June 2024, Keohane signed for Galway United.
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