Widely acclaimed as a modern comedy classic, Derry Girls went out on a high in May on its third and final series, which included an hour-long special complete with impressive guest cameo roles.
Created by local girl Lisa McGee, the Channel 4 sitcom follows the life of four teenage girls and a boy in Derry~Londonderry during the last years of the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland. McGee wrote many of the scenes based on her own experiences, with most of the filming taking place in her home city.
Becoming another character, the historic city walls, various streets and shops, the Bogside area and iconic landmarks such as The Guildhall, Long Tower Church and Free Derry Corner were regularly used as a backdrop to the hit show.
Now that the show has ended, a collection of themed tours and food experiences has been created to delight fans and allow anyone to re-live the antics of Derry Girls in the city that starred as itself.
The must-do themed experiences include a walk in the footsteps of Erin, Orla, Michelle, Clare and James with real Derry girl, Charlene McCrossan of Martin McCrossan City Tours. The walking tour takes in most of the filming locations in the city, including the famous Derry Girls Mural.
A private Derry Girls Original Sites Tour is also available. It showcases the locations of some of the most hilarious scenes from the TV sensation, and on this fun-filled tour you can discover the difference between the local cream finger and cream horn delicacies.