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First look revealed of RTE's brand new drama starring Derry Girls actress and nepo baby

THE first look has been revealed of RTE's brand new drama filled with familiar faces. , in association with ' popular fictional book series about The Walsh Sisters to life with a new six-part drama series. Advertisement 3 The Walsh Sisters is set to air on RTE One this autumn 3 Derry Girls actress Louisa Harland will star in the comedy series 3 Keith Duffy's son, Jay, will star as the 'complicated love interest' Set in their The Walsh Sisters will see a sisterhood full of inside-jokes, hand-me-down resentments and more than a few old wounds. The Walsh RTE have given fans a sneak peek look of what the five sisters look like in the upcoming series. Advertisement READ MORE IN RTE Headlining the cast is Louisa Harland, who is widely-known for her role in the hit Rising Irish talent Caroline Menton, stars as one of Marian's most loved characters, sister Rachel. The Dubliner is donning a new look for the series with a messy fringe and has striking red lipstick on in the teaser. Shadow and Bone star Danielle Galligan, plays the eldest sister Claire, as is seen embracing Caroline while wearing some hoop earrings. Advertisement Most read in News TV While BAFTA-nominated Mairead Tyers is embracing her jaw-dropping ginger curly locks as Helen. The final Walsh sister, Maggie, who's played by stage, screen and screenwriting talent Stefanie Preissner, is bang smack in the middle of the gorgeous snap. Fair City star returns on air Also in the show is Legends Of The Fall star, Advertisement Speaking on the series adaption, Marian Keyes said: "It's impossible to overstate how thrilled I am with this production. Stefanie Preissner's scripts alchemised the vibe of my novels into a new and compelling thing. 'DEEPLY MOVING' Keyes admitted that the actresses chosen to play her novels characters "astonished" her as she added: "Their warm, bickery engagement feels just like a family." The Marian visited the set whilst filming took place and told how the series is incredibly funny but also "dark and deeply moving". Advertisement She continued: "This probably sounds like a strange thing to say but even if I wasn't involved in this, I'd be dying to see it." The Walsh Sisters was adapted from Keyes' novels by Stefanie Preissner and is directed by Ian Fitzgibbon. It is produced by Cuba Pictures and Metropolitan Pictures for RTE in association with the