Carlow karate athlete Brian Keating made history when he won the Irish Martial Arts Committee Outstanding Senior Athlete of the Year award at the national ceremony in Dublin.
His performances across 2025 and 2026 have set a new benchmark for Irish karate. Brian has enjoyed an exceptional run of results, including world titles both with Ireland and as an individual representing Carlow Karate Club.
His younger brother Blake is also one to watch, and we’re likely to hear plenty more about him in the years ahead.
Brendan Hennessy dropped in to chat with Brian about what’s coming next.
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