Derry Girls review: A ponytailed priest, a sexy plumber, and a flustered Ma

Episode two of the new Derry Girls had plenty laughs and another great soundtrack that included our heroines' rendition of a Spice Girls classic 
Michelle and Erin in episode two of Derry Girls. 

Michelle and Erin in episode two of Derry Girls. 

At some stage in all of our lives, we’ve witnessed our mothers hit breaking point. That moment when you’re asking for your home economics ingredients the night before, your brother wants a lift in to town and yer dad is wondering what’s for tea. 

The Quinn/McCool family experience this in the opening moments of episode 2 of the final season of Derry Girls when Ma Mary (Tara Lynne O'Neill) has had it up to HERE. “I am sick of the fact that I am responsible for everything in this house,” she screeches to a shocked audience, “you useless, useless shites!” 

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