Doreen Keogh
Doreen Sheila Elsie Keogh (10 April 1924 – 31 December 2017)[2] was an Irish actress of radio, stage, and television and film, who was best known for her career in England. Born in Dublin, Ireland, to John Keogh and Alice Mullany, Keogh left school at the age of 15 to train with the Abbey Theatre School, before moving to London during World War II due to her father's job.
Doreen Keogh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Doreen Sheila Elsie Keogh 10 April 1924 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 31 December 2017 (aged 93) |
| Occupation | Actress (radio, stage, television and film) |
| Spouse(s) | Frank Singuineau (1956–1963) |
Roles
Keogh's television roles include Concepta Riley, an original cast member and the first barmaid of the pub Rover's Return Inn in the British soap opera Coronation Street, from 1960 (episode.5) until 1964, with return appearance in 1967 and 1972 until 1975. Imelda Egan in the BBC Northern Ireland drama Ballykissangel and Mary Carroll, the Royles' neighbour in the Granada Television comedy The Royle Family. She has also had recurring roles in Father Ted and Cold Feet. In Ireland, she became an original cast member of the soap opera, Fair City from 1989 until the early 1990s. She was previously married to actor Frank Singuineau from 1954 until 1963. When she wasn't acting, she renovated homes with her husband.
Keogh died on 31 December 2017 aged 93, in Thomastown, County Kilkenny.[3]
References
- "Coronation Street's first barmaid Doreen Keogh dies at 91". BBC News. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "Doreen Keogh obituary". The Guardian. 5 January 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- "Coronation Street pays tribute to original barmaid, actress Doreen Keogh, following her death". Digital Spy. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2018.