This is Tiernan's first major acting role since the olden days of Father Ted.
The first episode of Derry Girls premiered Thursday night on Channel 4 and with the enormous response it's received, it looks like it's off to a great start.
Derry Girls follows 16-year-old Erin Quinn (played by Saoirse Monica Jackson) as she comes of age during the later years of the Troubles. It takes place in 1994, just after Pulp Fiction has just landed in Irish cinemas.
The show provides the blackest of black comedy with foul language and plenty of 90s pop cultural references to boot.
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Clip via YouTube
Legions of new fans took to Twitter to express their adoration for the new show.
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Written by Lisa McGee (Indian Summers, London Irish), and based on her own experiences of growing up in Derry, Derry Girls plays off the Inbetweeners feel of frustrated and misbehaving teens, but adds a strong dose of Catholic humour.
At time of writing, the show is the number one trending topic in Ireland on Twitter, with viewers dying for the next episode already.
Derry Girls will return to our screens on Channel 4 next Thursday night at 10pm.
