Ruairí Thomas Keating (born 16 July 1995) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for League of Ireland Premier Division club Cork City.

[4] Upon signing his first contract with Sligo Rovers in January 2014, Keating was sent out on loan to League of Ireland First Division side Finn Harps until the end of June 2014, in order to gain first team experience.

[6] On 17 July 2014, he made his first appearance in European football, coming off the bench in a 2–1 win away to Rosenborg BK in the UEFA Europa League.

[1] On 6 July 2016, Keating signed for fellow League of Ireland Premier Division side Finn Harps, where he had previously spent 2 loan spells in the past, on a permanent basis until the end of the season.

[13][14] Keating made the move to English football on 9 February 2017, signing for National League side Torquay United.

[20] On 24 January 2020, Keating signed for National League North side Gateshead on a permanent basis, in search of regular first team football.

[26][27] On 1 September 2023, Keating scored a hat-trick in a 3–0 win over Sligo Rovers, dedicating his goals to his late father, who had recently died.

[32] On 23 November 2023, it was announced that Keating had signed for recent FAI Cup winners St Patrick's Athletic on a long term contract.

[33][34] He made his debut for the club on 3 February 2024, scoring two of his sides goals in a 3–1 win away to UCD in the Leinster Senior Cup.

[46] As well as the Republic of Ireland, Keating is also eligible to represent the United States at international level, through his Queens, New York City born grandmother.