Excitement tinged with sadness at premiere for final series of Derry Girls

Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee at a mural inspired by the drama (Liam McBurney/PA)

There was excitement tinged with a touch of sadness as the stars of Derry Girls walked the red carpet in the city that inspired the drama for the final time.

The Omniplex in the heart of the city was transformed as Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and writer Lisa McGee attended the premiere of the third and last season of the coming-of-age drama.