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Ciaran McCarthy is a fictional character from the UK television 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.