Conor Flaherty

Conor Flaherty is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by actor Seán Gleeson from 22 September 1997 to 22 February 1999. The character first appeared in a special week of episodes set in Ireland, the first broadcast in 1997.

Conor Flaherty
EastEnders character
Portrayed bySeán Gleeson
Duration1997–1999
First appearanceEpisode 1507
22 September 1997 (1997-09-22)
Last appearanceEpisode 1741
22 February 1999 (1999-02-22)
ClassificationFormer; regular
In-universe information
OccupationCar mechanic
FamilyBeale
FatherSean Flaherty
MotherMaggie Flaherty
Brothers
WifeGeraldine Flaherty (divorced)
DaughtersMary Flaherty
GrandfathersAlbert Beale
GrandmothersLou Beale
UnclesPete Beale
AuntsPauline Fowler
Nephews
NiecesColette Flaherty
Kylie Flaherty
First cousins

Storylines

Flaherty first appeared in 1997 when Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) tracked down his mother Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), who was her long-lost sister. Conor also had a daughter, Mary Flaherty (Melanie Clark Pullen), the three of them moving to Walford with Pauline. Flaherty soon started working as a mechanic for Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), and as a loan shark 'heavy' for Annie Palmer (Nadia Sawalha). Eventually, he falls for Ruth (Caroline Paterson), the wife of his cousin, Mark Fowler (Todd Carty). After a brief affair, Ruth is impregnated by Flaherty, leading to Fowler beating up Flaherty. Flaherty and his daughter would both move to Scotland after this, leaving the show.

Casting

Colm O Maonlai had auditioned for the part of Conor Flaherty, but lost out to Gleeson and was later cast as Tom Banks.[1]

Reception

Merle Brown from the Scottish newspaper the Daily Record commented that Conor and Mary were "two of the most irritating characters" in the soap and she was not happy that they were moving to Scotland.[2]

References
  1. Kelly, John (2 June 2002). "Fireman Tom is really hot stuff". Sunday Mirror. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
  2. Brown, Merle (20 February 1999). "Soap watch". Daily Record. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
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