Saoirse-Monica Jackson
Saoirse-Monica Jackson is an acclaimed Irish actress best known for her role as Erin Quinn in the hit Channel 4 series 'Derry Girls.' With a strong background in storytelling, she has transitioned from television to theatre, recently starring in the off-Broadway comedy 'Irishtown.' Jackson is celebrated for her comedic talent and relatable characters, and she remains grounded despite her rising fame, often reflecting on her experiences growing up in Derry during the Troubles.
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Saoirse-Monica Jackson delivers a wild performance in the series.
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast review – if you see nothing else this year, watch this | Television
United Kingdom· 2026-02-12
Saoirse-Monica Jackson is a star of Derry Girls and appears in How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
Great fun as long as you don’t pay attention to the plot – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-12
Saoirse-Monica Jackson is known for her role as Erin Quinn in the series Derry Girls and is currently starring in the adaptation of Three Sisters.
‘Dyslexia shaped me. I’m always thinking two steps ahead’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-20
Saoirse-Monica Jackson is known for her role in the Channel 4 comedy Derry Girls and her recent work in the BBC crime drama This City Is Ours.
‘Where I’m from, you don’t get to be up yourself’: what ex-Derry Girl Saoirse-Monica Jackson did next | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-01
