Irish language film based on Hollywood classic to air on TV this week

The short was made to mark the classic comedy recently turning 21 years old.

Titled Cailíní Gránna (Mean Girls in Irish), the film was produced by Mumbro Top and reimagines the Tina Fey-scripted comedy through "Irishfied characters and localised pop culture moments".

Created to mark Mean Girls' recent 21st anniversary, Cailíní Gránna's makers have said the short "serves as both a tribute to the enduring influence of Mean Girls and a showcase for the vibrancy of the Irish language".

Starring Hilary Bowen-Walsh (who also wrote and directed the short) as Regina George, the film also features Megan O'Malley as Lindsay Lohan's character, whose name has been changed from Cady to Kayleigh, as well as a host of other young Irish talent.

Cailíní Gránna hit the web earlier in 2025. Not only did it go viral, but it was also praised in several outlets for its loving homage to the original, its playful references to Irish pop culture and its spotlighting of the Irish language.

We'd say it is also worth tuning in for the short's end credits, which play out over a lovely Irish language cover of Chappell Roan's hit 'Hot to Go!!' (Mhac Go Deo), which is sung by Caoimhe Doyle.

Cailíní Gránna is airing on TG4 on Saturday, 4 October at 10pm.