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Derry Girls has put my home city on the map – Bronagh Gallagher

The actress said writer Lisa McGee had reignited interest in the city

Evening Standard · Mar 29

Derry Girls attraction gets major cash boost from cross-border tourism drive

Substantial funding is aiming to create ‘TV’s biggest behind-the-scenes experience’ with events throughout the city

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Derry Girls Experience gets £250,000 boost in cross‑border tourism investment

The range of investments aims to develop tourism ties between the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route.

Evening Standard · Feb 20

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Lisa McGee on her Derry Girls follow-up: ‘When you’re approaching 40, people just go mad’

INTERVIEW: Four years after the finale of her award-winning Troubles-set comedy, the Northern Irish writer is back with ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’. Ellie Harrison hears from McGee and her new lead cast

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Derry Girls star pays tribute to TV show at her own wedding

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The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

Derry Girls creator reveals cast for new Belfast-set comedy thriller

Netflix show is set to be a ‘dark, dangerous and hilarious odyssey through Ireland’

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024

Bridgerton season 3: Who is Nicola Coughlan, this season's star?

The 37-year-old Irish actor has built a huge fanbase with roles in Derry Girls, Bridgerton and Barbie

Evening Standard · May 16, 2024

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Big Boys star Dylan Llewellyn: ‘I’d quite like to play a right horrible git’

Can the Big Boys star really be as nice as the gentle teen he plays? As the hit comedy wraps up its second season, he reflects on dyslexia, finding acting by accident – and how Derry Girls saved him

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

Jamie-Lee O’Donnell on being skint, Derry Girls, and her prison drama Screw: ‘For so long I was told my Derry accent was too strong, too working class’

O’Donnell might only be at the beginning of her career, but she is already a national treasure in Northern Ireland. She tells Ellie Harrison about how she got here

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Derry Girls exhibition ‘mindblowing’, say friends who inspired show’s characters

Fans of the show can view parts of the original sets, including the Quinn living room and kitchen

Belfast Live · Jul 3, 2023

Derry Girls fans to get sneak preview of sets and props in new exhibition

'Taster display' to open on Thursday before full exhibition to opens in summer

Belfast Live · Mar 14, 2023

Derry Girls nominated for three top accolades at National Comedy Awards

Writer and creator Lisa McGee said she was "thrilled" to be recognised

Belfast Live · Jan 25, 2023

New Derry Girls exhibition and location trail gets council approval

A taster promotional display for the Tower Museum exhibition is expected to open in March of this year

Belfast Live · Jan 20, 2023

Derry to launch new ‘immersive’ Derry Girls experience

The interactive trail will include key filming locations

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

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Belfast Live · Jan 13, 2023

Meet the tour guide showing Derry Girls stars around the city

As well as fans wanting to hear the history of Derry, the cast themselves have come to the city to learn more.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

The top 50 TV shows of 2022: No 9 – Derry Girls

Tonally perfect, exquisitely funny and hugely moving, the final series of Lisa McGee’s comedy about growing up in 90s Northern Ireland was a masterpiece

Belfast Live · Dec 5, 2022

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee becomes first woman to be awarded the Freedom of Derry

“This is just such a privilege and honour."

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee awarded the Freedom of Derry

Attending with her family, the screenwriter said it was ‘surreal’ to receive the council’s highest accolade.

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Irish Mirror · Oct 18, 2022

UK politician suggests screening Derry Girls in schools to 'help Good Friday Agreement understanding' in Britain

Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris described a 'lack of understanding, particularly in England and Wales'

Irish Mirror · Oct 13, 2022

Irish eyes on Cillian Murphy, Graham Norton and Derry Girls at the NTAs tonight

The ceremony will take place tonight at 8pm on ITV, hosted by The Masked Singer UK star Joel Dommett

ABC News · Oct 5, 2022

Derry Girls season three is finally airing in Australia. Here's how to watch and what to know before it starts

Australians have waited for three years and are finally being rewarded with the third season of Lisa McGee's beloved comedy Derry Girls.

Belfast Live · Sep 30, 2022

Things to do in Derry this October

October is the perfect month to visit the city

Daily Record · Sep 17, 2022

Derry Girls star Saoirse Monica Jackson pays tribute to her 'handsome fella' Denis Sulta

The Sub Club regular has had a summer show in Ibiza at nightclub Amnesia, as his Irish girlfriend gave a gushing tribute.

Belfast Live · Sep 6, 2022

Why Derry really is the UK's ugliest city

All the reasons you should stay well away from the Maiden City...

Belfast Live · Sep 1, 2022

Delight for 'international Derry Girls' as final series coming to Netflix

Creator Lisa McGee shared the good news on social media

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