LATE LAST NIGHT, Derry Girls actress, Nicola Coughlan, dubbed it ‘surreal’ to see herself and her castmates featured on a mural in Co Derry.

Sharing a photo of the creation in its infancy, the Galway-native wrote: “‪Derry is painting us like one of their French Girls, so surreal.”

The mural, which is located on the side of Badgers Bar, is a collaboration between Channel 4 and UV Arts; a-non profit organisation in Derry.

With viewers eagerly awaiting the launch of the show’s second season, Mayor of Derry City, John Boyle, acknowledged the impact the programme has had both here and across the Atlantic since its launch in January of last year.

According to the Belfast Telegraph, he said:

There is great anticipation here for the next instalment of the Derry Girls series and this artwork is a real tribute to the cast which will no doubt be really well received by fans.

He added; “I am delighted to see the ongoing success of the show, which has shone a spotlight on the city, our culture and our humour.”

Here’s how Nicola’s fans and followers have responded to the news.

I cannnot WAIT to see your girls faces every time I get a wee scoot into town 😆 love it

— Catriona Harkin (@Mrscathark) January 25, 2019

This is so good! Going to have to come over for a visit xx

— Nicki Ingram (@NicolaIngram30) January 24, 2019

It’ll be even more surreal if you have it in the background of a shot in the next series!

— Glen Hattersley (@rocknroll66) January 25, 2019

Saw it yesterday and again today on Badgers gable wall, looks great

— DomsDay Clock 🕕 (@DomKatz) January 24, 2019

#Legenderry

— Claire Allan 🍎🥀 (@ClaireAllan) January 24, 2019

The second season of Lisa McGee’s creation is set to air later this year.

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