The Walsh Sisters
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| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Based on | The Walsh Sisters series by Marian Keyes |
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| Directed by | Ian FitzGibbon |
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| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Patrick O'Donoghue |
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| Network | RTÉ One |
| Release | 28 September – 2 November 2025 |
The Walsh Sisters is an Irish comedy drama television series adapted from the works of Marian Keyes by Stefanie Preissner and Kefi Chadwick. Priessner also portrays one of the Walsh sisters alongside Danielle Galligan, Louisa Harland, Caroline Menton, and Máiréad Tyers. The series premiered on 28 September 2025 on RTÉ One.
Cast and characters
- Louisa Harland as Anna
- Caroline Menton as Rachel
- Danielle Galligan as Claire
- Máiréad Tyers as Helen
- Stefanie Preissner as Maggie
- Carrie Crowley as Mammy Walsh
- Jay Duffy as Luke Costello
- Samuel Anderson as Aidan
- Aidan Quinn as Jack 'Daddy' Walsh
- Debi Mazar as Chaquie
- Gina Moxley as Josephine
Production
The series was commissioned by RTÉ in late 2024.[1] Stefanie Preissner and Kefi Chadwick adapted Marian Keyes's books Rachel's Holiday and Anybody Out There for the series. Preissner is also one of the five Walsh sisters in the cast, along with Danielle Galligan, Louisa Harland, Caroline Menton, and Máiréad Tyers. Aidan Quinn and Carrie Crowley are cast as their parents.[2]
The series is directed by Ian FitzGibbon and produced by Cuba Pictures and Metropolitan Pictures, with Patrick O'Donoghue as producer. Executive producers include David Crean, Dermot Horan, Dixie Linder, Nick Marston, David McLoughlin, James Durie, Tom Misselbrook, Preissner, Keyes and Tony Baines.[3]
Principal photography commenced in Ireland in the spring of 2025 and was completed by April 2025 with filming locations including Dublin.[4]
Broadcast
In Ireland, the series aired on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on 28 September 2025.[5] In the UK, it aired on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 21 February 2026.
Reception
In January 2026, the series was nominated at the Irish Film & Television Awards for best drama, with Stefanie Preissner nominated for best script, Louisa Harland nominated for best actress, and Aidan Quinn nominated for best supporting actor.[6]
References
- ^ "Marian Keyes's The Walsh Sisters coming to RTÉ". RTE.ie. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Warner, Sam (14 February 2025). "New "chaotic and dysfunctional" Irish BBC drama confirms cast with Kin and Derry Girls stars". Digital Spy. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Goldbart, Max; Whittock, Jesse (14 February 2025). "'Derry Girls' Star Louisa Harland & Debi Mazar Cast In TV Adaptation Of Marian Keyes' 'The Walsh Sisters'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Clarke, Stewart (28 April 2025). "Vice Media Acquires 'McMafia' Producer Cuba Pictures From UTA's Curtis Brown". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ Nolan, Darragh (4 September 2025). "First look photos of new RTÉ series 'The Walsh Sisters' released, based on novels by Marian Keyes". Independent.ie. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ "Christy and Saipan lead the IFTA Awards 2026 nominations". RTE. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.