I have recently been introduced to the artistry that is “Derry Girls,” a sitcom set in Derry, Northern Ireland, following a group of Irish teens at a Catholic girls’ school in the 1990s. The series ran for three seasons from 2018 to 2022, and every episode is nothing short of hilarious and heartwarming.
If you’re wondering which Derry girl you are, read these wee descriptions to find out!
Erin
Erin is a romantic and eternal dreamer. Erin sees herself as worldly and sophisticated, despite her general naivety about the world outside of Derry. Nonetheless, she knows she is destined for greatness and won’t accept anything less! Erin is definitely the leader of the group, and she deeply cares about her friends and family, even though they often get in the way of her fruitless social climbing attempts.
If you find yourself treating life as a precursor to your future memoir, you might be an Erin.
Clare
Clare is strong-minded, easily panicked, and endearingly sincere. Academic success is very important to Clare, and she leads numerous late-night study sessions to ensure she protects her academic record. She is the voice of reason in all the hijinks the group gets up to, and she always stays loyal to her beliefs.
If you’re a worrywart, you might be a Clare.
Michelle
Michelle is fiery, bold, and unable to be tamed. Her rebellious confidence and constant craics lead the group into some sticky situations, like when she brought “funny scones” to Aunt Birdie’s wake and got her fellow mourners high. Some may consider Michelle reckless or foul-mouthed, but she never lets other people’s opinions stop her from having a good time.
If you have a habit of threatening authority, you may be a Michelle.
James
James is well-mannered, awkward, and a bit emotionally fragile. James is a cool, calm presence who can’t help but be constantly othered by his English manners. He finds himself widely out of his depth in Derry and often becomes the butt of the joke, mostly thanks to his cousin, Michelle. However, James learns to love Derry, and Derry learns to love him as he becomes a real Derry girl throughout the series.
If you’re always wondering how you ended up here, you may be a James.
Orla
Orla is ever whimsical and dances to the beat of her own drum. Her unorthodox choices make her a bit of an enigma to her friends, but she always remains happy, carefree, and unbothered. Orla has an eccentric style, and her quirky authenticity makes her unique and ultimately lovable.
If you find yourself with hyper-specific interests, such as step aerobics or monkeys, you may be an Orla.
Sister Michael
Sister Michael is sarcastic, realistic, and unconventional. She is generally apathetic about her job and the students of Our Lady Immaculate College, but she is deeply passionate about her hobbies, including Judo, watching football, and being alone. Sister Michael became a nun for the free accommodations, which is just a glimpse into her craftiness.
If you believe God is a woman, you may be a Sister Michael.