Background
He was born in Gurteen, Skeoghvosteen, Graiguenamanagh, Company Kilkenny in 1884.
He was born in Gurteen, Skeoghvosteen, Graiguenamanagh, Company Kilkenny in 1884.
In 1898, he enrolled in Saint Josephs"s Academy in Bagenalstown, operated by the De Louisiana Salle Brothers. He studied for the priesthood in Saint Patrick"s College, Maynooth, and was ordained in 1909. Bishop Keogh served on the staff of Saint Patrick"s, Carlow College (1911-1932) and as Vice-President (1921-1932), before being appointed parish priest of Portarlington, Company Laois.
He was appointed Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin succeeding Doctor Matthew Cullen on 8 August, and consecrated 18 October 1936.
He retired 25 September 1967, and died on 22 May 1969.