Saoirse-Monica Jackson parties on hen-do ahead of tying knot with Scottish DJ
Saoirse-Monica Jackson looks set to tie the knot with Scottish DJ and producers Denis Sulta, real name Hector Barbour, in the coming weeks.
The 31-year-old Derry Girls star had her hen do in Montreux in Switzerland last week with pals including her co-star Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, who posted on social media: 'The best weekend for the best wee lady.'
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