Fictional character from British soap opera Coronation Street
Soap opera character
Ciaran McCarthy
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by
Keith Duffy
Duration
2002–2005, 2010–2011
First appearance
Episode 5316 7 August 2002
Last appearance
Episode 7745 25 November 2011
Classification
Former; regular
Introduced by
Kieran Roberts (2002) Kim Crowther (2010)
In-universe information
Occupation
Chef Barman
Ciaran McCarthy is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, portrayed by Keith Duffy. He made his first on-screen appearance on 7 August 2002, before departing in 2005. He returned in 2010 until Duffy temporary departed in January 2011 to go on Boyzone Tour, and returned on 3 November 2011. Duffy departed the role again on 25 November 2011 due to family commitments although he stated his intention to eventually return as Ciaran. In his duration on the show the character has been at the centre of several romances including relationships with Sunita Alahan, Tracy Barlow and Michelle Connor. Ciaran has been characterised as a ladies' man and a charmer. The character is also known for his "sex symbol" status. Duffy has received nominations at various soap award ceremonies for his portrayal of Ciaran.
CiaranMcCarthy is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, portrayed by Keith Duffy. He made his first on-screen appearance...
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her other brother Liam (Rob James-Collier), her failed engagement to CiaranMcCarthy (Keith Duffy), surviving a minibus crash, becoming pregnant with Steve's...
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The Rovers Return Inn public house as a barmaid. She begins dating CiaranMcCarthy (Keith Duffy), causing problems between her and her friend, Shelley...
(Sasha Behar), while on the rebound from Sunita, who chooses barman CiaranMcCarthy (Keith Duffy) over him. He allows Maya to move in and she makes friends...