ITV issues huge update on popular comedy series and it will delight fans
The beloved show, penned by BAFTA-nominee Nancy Harris and directed by film maestro Paddy Breathnach, is now shooting its ultimate chapters.
Róisín Gallagher is set to return as Shiv Sheridan, a woman striving for sobriety, and this season introduces a fresh face. Following the tense finale of the second series where Shiv tried to keep her chaotic family intact and saw her former partner leave for Melbourne alone, the story twines further.
In the fresh episodes, Shiv crosses paths with Daryl, a charismatic yet enigmatic Aussie, portrayed by Rick Donald, who soon becomes intensely involved with her, appearing unexpectedly in her support circle.
Alongside these developments, series three welcomes back familiar faces such as Siobhán Cullen as Caroline, Adam John Richardson as Ant, veteran Ciarán Hinds as Tom, Pom Boyd as Bernie, Moe Dunford as Jack and Eoin Duffy as Rory, reports Belfast Live.
A tantalizing preview suggests: "The Sheridans are about to face their biggest challenge yet; a long-held family secret that throws everyone off kilter.
"The family desperately try to forge new lives amidst the betrayals of the past but destructive patterns start to emerge. Soon it's Shiv, who might not want to face some hard truths, realising there's only so long she can blame her family, the bad men in her life and even the drink: what if the real problem is just... herself?"
Nancy Harris, the creator and writer of the series, expressed her delight at the audience's reception: "It has been a true joy to see audiences embrace the Sheridan family in all their dysfunctional glory and I am so grateful to have gotten to tell this story over three seasons."
She also teased what to expect from the upcoming season: "The third and final season aims to go deeper than ever before, really getting under the skin of Shiv and the family in a way that we hope is both surprising, funny and (painfully) honest."
Nana Hughes, ITV's Head of Scripted Comedy, shared her excitement about the show's return: "ITV are absolutely thrilled to be part of the team alongside RTÉ and Element Pictures for the third and final series of The Dry.
"Nancy Harris' scripts will make you laugh and may well make you cry.... I did both just reading the scripts. Nancy's award winning writing delivers more of the chaotic mess that is the Sheridan family. I can't wait to see what Paddy and the cast will bring to the finale of this wonderful show."
Kate McColgan from Screen Ireland also commented on the new season: "Screen Ireland is delighted to support Element Picture's new season of The Dry in association with ITVX and RTÉ.
"Nancy Harris's work represents the very best of Irish screen writing; it is beautifully observed with a real emotional integrity and is of course very funny. We congratulate Element Pictures for bringing together such an impressive ensemble of Irish creative talent both in front of and behind the camera."
The Dry series one and two is available to stream now.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Irish Independent
a minute ago
- Irish Independent
Harry Styles spotted hiking near Wicklow's scenic Lough Tay
Global superstar was also seen out and about in Kildare Wicklow People Global superstar Harry Styles has caused plenty of excitement amongst his Wicklow fans after a photo of him visiting one of the most scenic locations in the Garden County went viral over the weekend. The British singer, songwriter, and actor, renowned for his showmanship, is currently touring Ireland and posed for a photograph at Lough Tay, one of Wicklow's most recognisable landmarks also known as the 'Guinness Lake', which is surrounded by stunning mountainside views. He is accompanied in the photo by his childhood friend Johnny Harvey, and rumour has it that Johnny will be tying the knot at the end of the month, which could well have something to do with Harry's reason for visiting Ireland at this time. Harry was also happy to pose for a photo with the Aer Lingus crew on the flight which delivered him to Irish shores. He was also pictured out and about in Naas, Co Kildare and was petting a dog as he enjoyed a stop off in Johnny Fox's pub in Glencullen.
The Irish Sun
30 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
Love Island stars fuel dating rumours with ‘giveaway' Insta posts
Fans have spotted a clue that these two Islanders have started seeing each other A PAIR of Love Island stars have fuelled rumours they are dating, with "giveaway" Instagram posts. The Sun was the first to report that these two former Islanders, who appeared on different series', had become close. 5 Fans think this year's Love Island star Emily Morgan has caught the eye of a past Islander Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Fans have spotted a clue she could be dating last year's Islander Ciaran Davies Credit: ITV 5 Love Island fans think this photo 'gives away' they are together Credit: instagram/@emilyxmorann 5 Emily was brutally dumped by Tommy on this year's Love Island Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Last month we revealed how Welsh Love Island stars Emily Moran, 24, and Ciaran Davies, 22, had been chatting to each other. Eagle-eyed fans have now spotted a clue that the pair could be more than friends. Emily appeared on this year's show, while Ciaran became famous in the villa last year. Now fans have taken to Reddit to discuss a possible budding romance between the pair. It came after they both posted a similar photo from the same bar in Cardiff. Discussing this possible new Love Island relationship, one fan wrote: "Definitely not a coincidence!" This one said: "I feel like this is a perfect pairing." A third said: "These two photos are such a giveaway!" While another added: "We know Ciaran loves his Welsh girls." Emily, who hails from Aberdare in Wales was dumped from the villa after Tommy Bradley brought back blonde bombshell Lucy from Casa Amor. Love Island viewers stunned as Ciaran makes huge statement about his romance with Nicole While, Ciaran, who is also from Wales, was coupled up with Nicole Samuel in last year's series, with the pair parting ways a few months after the final. The Sun previously revealed that there was a spark between the pair, after they connected when Emily was brutally dumped from the villa. A source exclusively told us at the time: "Ciaran initially approached Emily when she left the show just to congratulate her and stuff on how she was and handled herself on the show towards the end, which got them to talking. "Both have been getting to know each other on a more romantic level and they're looking to see how things go." 5 Ciaran was a runner up on the hit show last summer alongside Nicole Samuel Credit: Rex The source added how at the moment since coming out of the villa, Emily is "taking every opportunity she can" especially with brand deals. They noted that Ciaran "is absolutely fine" with her focusing on getting brand deals and making a name for herself "because that's what everyone does when they get out". The source continued: "Emily has no intention of moving back to Australia as of yet as she's focused on her work and recent brand deals here in the UK. "But maybe who's to say that something romantically might also sway her decision to stay in the UK. "Apparently she has something big on the horizon with some brand."
Irish Examiner
an hour ago
- Irish Examiner
Remembering Glenbower Lake — and keening its loss
Killeagh and Glenbower Wood have really entered the national consciousness in recent months through the chart-topping 'Killeagh' by Irish band Kingfishr. From the woods of Glenbower to the river Dissour From the arms of my mother to the land ever pure Yet the connection between this ancient woodland and the East Cork community runs back for centuries. As local choral conductor Dr Mary Pedder Daly's song 'Old Glenbower' attests, both the community-owned Glenbower Wood and, perhaps most notably, the former Glenbower Lake have long been woven into the identity and cultural life of the community. While the exact date of a lake being introduced to Glenbower Wood is uncertain, the Glenbower Lake of living memory dates to the mid-19th century, when a reinforced dam was constructed on the River Dissour to power the Old Mill in the village. The resulting six-acre body of water, later stocked with trout by Inland Fisheries from the late 1950s, became a much-loved beauty spot and regional attraction. Cork Examiner May 26, 1988 On June 14, 1988, amid many divisive controversies, Glenbower Lake was dramatically drained, leaving the community of Killeagh in shock and at a loss for their much-loved Lake. In 1995, after several years of fundraising, the people of Killeagh purchased 30 acres of Glenbower Wood, including the former site of the former lake, with the aim of reinstating it. More than three decades later, this ambition remains unrealised, but the Glenbower Wood and Lake Committee, an entirely voluntary group, continues to steward this rare remnant of ancient woodland. Nowadays, the committee undertakes the day-to-day management of the woods and, in recent years, has successfully overseen the funding and delivery of new infrastructure — including three new bridges in August 2022, which reinstated the walking route across the site of the former dam wall for the first time since the lake was drained in 1988. Greywood Arts, a local arts organisation who often works closely with the committee, has been key in the development of various arts-based initiatives to strengthen community connections to Glenbower Wood and the River Dissour, notably revitalising the May Sunday Festival — a celebration of Bealtaine that has taken place in Killeagh for more than 200 years. Glenbower Lake — in all her glory. Picture taken shortly before the lake was drained in June 1988 Idir an Dá Linn / Meanwhile / Between the Two Lakes builds on this long-standing convergence of place, ecology, arts and collective identity. Part of the three-year placemaking initiative Seeing the Wood for the Trees — a partnership between Glenbower Wood and Lake CLG, Greywood Arts and Nocht Studio — the project explores the space between absence and presence, loss and renewal, the lost lake, and the one that might never return. The work engages local residents across generations in creating a community keen (caoineadh pobail) — drawing on the Irish language and tradition of lamentation to process ecological grief and shared memory. Facilitated by artist-musician Mícheál Ó Catháin, with artists Basil Al-Rawi and Philip Ryan, the project is developed through storytelling walks, vocal workshops and site-based creative experimentation in the woodland. The community is invited to contribute memories, photographs, artefacts and reflections on their present-day relationship with the wood, which will be incorporated into a bilingual publication and short film. 'Listening closely to people, place, and the woodland has been a privilege that has shaped Idir an Dá Linn as both an act of remembrance and a way to engage with what endures: the physical traces of the lake, the community's memories, and the voices rooted in this landscape. The project invites us to recognise these connections to water, woods, and one another; carrying them forward into the future," notes Philip Ryan, of Nocht Studio. Programme of Events – National Heritage Week 2025 Keening Walks (Development Workshops) Mondays, August 11 and 18 from 6:30–8:30pm Meet at Greywood Arts Twilight walks with Mícheál Ó Catháin shaping a collective caoineadh pobail for the lake. Exhibition Opening Saturday, August 16 at 5pm at Greywood Arts An immersive exhibition of sound, image and memory recreating Glenbower Lake. Developed through community storytelling walks and workshops, facilitated by Basil Al-Rawi and Philip Ryan. Community Performance - Caoineadh Pobail Sunday, August 24 at 5pm. Water Heritage Day. Meet at Greywood Arts A culminating performance along the former lakeshore, leading through Glenbower Wood to a shared Gather Round picnic at the woodland entrance. Funded by: Create — the National Development Agency for Collaborative Arts, the Arts Council of Ireland, Cork County Council, Creative Ireland, Community Foundation Ireland, with Water Heritage Day support from the Local Authority Waters Programme. 'Everyone is invited to come along and share in this special experience in Glenbower Woods over the coming days and weeks' — Jessica Bonenfant, Greywood Arts director.
