The popular stars of hit Channel 4 programme Derry Girls have bid an emotional farewell to their characters on social media as the final episode aired on Wednesday evening.
The hour long special episode, set a year later from the third and final season, aired on Wednesday night, bringing tears to a glass eye as the credits rolled.
Many fans took to social media to air their sad reactions to the ending of the iconic series, with one Twitter user writing: "Can’t believe #DerryGirls is over but what a brilliant finale thank you @LisaMMcGee for the joy, the tears and the education. The timing was perfect given the current situation."
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Another said: "#DerryGirls ended at the right time. The second half of S3 definitely felt like it was winding down. The finale was fun with a poignant nod to the past. Everyone in the cast are great. It’s a modern classic."
And a third wrote: "Not me bawling my damn eyes out at the ending of #DerryGirls"
Another added: "#DerryGirls We must have a film or follow up series. What a show!!"
And a fifth said: "How am I expected to go to work after watching the last episode of #DerryGirls ? I’m a WRECK."
And the stars of the programme were quick to add their thoughts on Instagram, as Nicola Coughlan, wee lesbian Clare, said: "Final scene as Clare Devlin/ Final audition for Clare Devlin 5 years prior.
"It’s impossible to put into words what Derry Girls has meant to me and how much it’s changed my life so I won’t even try.
"Thank you all so much to you all, what an honour it’s been."
Saoirse-Monica Jackson added to the goodbyes to her character Erin, writing on Instagram: "Derry Girls was a huge break for me & working with Lisa has changed my life and will always continue to inform my creative decisions for the rest of my career, a privilege to say the least.
"When I was cast as Erin I was beyond excited & that was down to the confidence that Lisa had Instiled in me from the auditions. Lisa was always keen to push Erin further with me.
"Lisa gave me the scope in her writing and direction and amazing references from her favourite films and series , to push the physicality and energy of Erin every season.
"It’s safe to say a role like Erin certainly doesn’t come about every day for an actor and it’s something I will always be grateful for.
"This show means the world to me, thank you for every beautifully crafted word and thank you for giving my beautiful hometown it’s truest voice."
Jamie-Lee O Donnell, who plays Michelle, said: "Thank you so much to everyone who watched and supported #Derrygirls . It really means the world to me.
"And thanks to all the incredible cast and crew i had the pleasure of working with on such an iconic show about my home town of #Derrycity.
"I've never been more proud."
Louisa Harland, quirky wee Orla said: "Orla McCool. What an honour. I’ll miss them forever."
And the wee English fella James, Dylan Llewelyn, said: "Goodbye hugs all round. Gonna miss you all! Such a pleasure to play the wee English fella!
"Wanna say a huge thank you to @lisafromderry for casting me, was such an honour to perform this amazing character and this beautiful show.
"Huge thank you to the cast and crew too. You all are amazing gonna miss you lots!"
It has been a sad, but monumental goodbye to the series that has given us so many laughs, tears and banter over the years.
Once a Derry Girl, always a Derry Girl!
