Lisa McGee said she was 'stunned and shocked and very honoured'
Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee is to receive the freedom of her home city that inspired the hit TV series.
SDLP councillor Martin Reilly first proposed the recognition for the impact that Derry Girls has had on the city, putting it on the map for fans across the world. "The next step is now to fix a date that suits Lisa and convene a dedicated special meeting of the council to confer the honour upon her.
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