Keith Duffy, 45, is an Irish singer and actor best known as a member of Boyzone, one of the biggest selling boy bands in British chart history. Last year, Keith Duffy, who played Ciaran McCarthy in Coronation Street, told Inside Soap magazine in an interview that he'd love to return to the part of Ciaran in Corrie. "He came to the gig, he had a massive, really high temperature, the doctors arrived at the gig and they said it wasn't possible for him to go on in the state he was in.". Keith's character, Ciaran arrived on the street in 2002 as the naval friend of Peter Barlow. His dad Keith is well known for his role on Coronation Street and for being part of the band Boyzone. Jay Duffy was born in Dublin, Ireland to parents Lisa and Keith Duffy on 22 April 1996. *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Keith Duffy, who played Ciaran McCarthy in Coronation Street, is interviewed in this week's Inside Soap magazine. He says his son doesn't come to him for acting advice, as "he's more experienced than me". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Reports … Keith was in Corrie on and off for more than 10 years as Ciaran. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. (Picture: Rex Shutterstock/ITV) Coronation Street have denied they want Helen Flanagan, Keith Duffy and Georgia Taylor to return to the soap. The former Boyzone singer-turned-actor - who plays Irish lothario Ciaran McCarthy in the ITV soap - handed in his notice to producers in September so he can spend the next year concentrating on being a father to daughter Mia, 11, who has autism, and son Jay,15. Singer Keith Duffy has hinted at a potential return to Coronation Street. Keith Duffy was reportedly asked to take part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! last year but he couldn't commit as he was going on tour with Brian McFadden. As regular readers will know, I'm a big fan of Inside Soap magazine, it's the only soap magazine worth reading. The actor had previously played the role for nearly three years between 2002 and 2005 before quitting. Keith Duffy will leave 'Coronation Street' later this year. The former Coronation Street star started explaining that he was isolating in Dublin with his folks, but the signal suddenly cut out in the middle of the call. Keith Duffy and Lisa's daughter was diagnosed with Autism at 18 months. Keith played the character of Ciaran McCarthy in Coronation Street, from August 2002 - July 2005 and then from February 2010 - November 2011. He has also presented The Box Keith and Lisa have two children - Jordan Stephen Scott Duffy (born April 22, 1996) and Mia Duffy (born March 11, 2000). The … Boyzlife singers Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden appeared on today's GMB Keith Duffy of Boyzone and Coronation Street fame discussing veneers in Clane Dental Options. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. In 2010 Keith landed his first major film role in the Irish horror Loftus Hall. On 11th September 2010, he and his family appeared on All Star Family Fortunes. Keith married Lisa Smith spontaneously on June 24, 1998 in Las Vegas after popping the question in New York two days before. Keith Duffy has revealed he would like to go back to Coronation Street Credit: Getty Images - WireImage But today fans of the 42-year-old Irishman … Famous people who have appeared in "Coronation Street", https://coronationstreet.fandom.com/wiki/Keith_Duffy?oldid=255422. The character was an old navy friend of Peter Barlow. Theres plenty of good characters who've been involved in interesting storylines that they could bring back. Keith Duffy has starred in the soap for two and a half years Actor and former Boyzone star Keith Duffy, who plays Ciaran McCarthy in Coronation Street, is to leave the hit soap after two-and-a-half years. Keith Duffy Ciaran McCarthy is a former Rovers barman and best friend of Peter Barlow from their days in the Navy. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Keith Duffy is 'responding well to treatment' after being hospitalised in Bangkok while on tour with Boyzone. He got a job in the cafe as a chef (which had been his … Keith's character was re-introduced to the street when, looking for ideas for their new venture (The Joinery) Peter & Leanne went out to sample some of the local eateries & discovered Ciaran was the chef at the Cheshire Restaurant they'd read such good things about.