Nicola Coughlan Gives You A Tour Of Her Home Town (She's A Galway Girl!)

Nicola Coughlan - star of Derry Girls and Season Three of Netflix's Bridgerton - takes us on a personal tour of her life in Ireland, going back to where it all began in Galway.

In her episode of Made In Ireland, Nicola reveals how a camcorder gifted to her by her older brother kicked started her love of the arts. From there we learn how she got her big break, how she made Derry Girl Claire come to life, and what it means to her to be a Featherington.

We visit some of her favourite places, including her family home, her primary school, and her university. Along the way we meet the siblings who encouraged her, the primary school teacher who guided her, and the best friend she still has to this day.

BRIDGERTON
The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society. Inspired by Julia Quinn's bestselling novels, Nicola Coughlan plays Penelope Featherington.

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Nicola Coughlan's Journey From Galway to Derry Girls to Bridgerton | Made In Ireland

[passivesmoker]

I adored her in Derry Girls and she was really the reason that I tuned in to Bridgerton! I was so excited that she got “that” role! I can’t wait for Pen and Colin’s season!!!!

[maiaknox]

Until Nicola, I’d never seen an actress close to my height (5’1) and body type playing leading roles. It means a lot to me to see someone who looks like me on TV. I’m so happy for her and her continued success.

[trinaq]

Nicola is a pure Irish treasure!🇮🇪 I can't believe that she's almost 34, she looks incredibly youthful for her age. I love hearing her natural accent, I'm so used to hearing Clare's nervous Derry twang! 😂

[johnhaymer]

I love her in all her roles and hope she gets a movie that really allows her to shine and introduce her to the world. Good luck .

[AdrinaValeda]

I’m literally fangirling her right now. Such a beautiful personality

[isabelleer]

She sounds like a director!!! Hope she directs someday!!!

[Rayna]

Every character in Bridgerton is unforgettable. You can tell they ALL take pride in the project and their craft. Truly refreshing to watch & Nicola was absolutely adorable even when she was being a crafty minx

[zeenatparveen]

I was stunned when i learnt she is 34 and plays half her age in bridgerton. Never could I have doubted her age, she played the part of Penelope flawlessly and effortlessly. She is the real "diamond of the first waters".

[allyson]

Besides her being a top class human being and deserving of all her success, 2 things stood out to me. The power of a teacher in a persons life. All the people in her life who are just honestly happy for her success and rotting for her. This is what the world needs more of. 💖

[paolaa.calderonsanchez]

Nicola proves she's a dynamic serious professional actress.

[KristinLBuck]

This is so wholesome. I love all of the memories, her notebooks, the way her family talks about her, seeing her meet her drama teacher again. It's so real and relatable.
Galway seems like a beautiful place. It's very contrasted to how I used to view my hometown. She talks about how from the coast of Galway, the next thing to the west is America and it gives a sense of possibility. I grew up in the plains of the midwest and remember feeling like I was stuck in the middle of nowhere. It's nice that she was looking west and got so much positivity from it.

[instrumentalista]

she does NOT look 33. fountain of youth!

[reaperxkey]

How much do you love her?
The Internet: YES

[MidnightVea]

I have to say: I have cried for the duration of the whole video. It's extremely heartwarming. All the love for this very talented, warm human being.

[nolbertos]

Never thought I’d have a celebrity crush on a talented Irish lass like Nicola. She’s talented and gorgeous. Hope to see more Irish ladies in Hollywood over time

[charliebear]

She’s an absolute icon of a woman. She’s been using her platform to speak for Palestine 🍉🇵🇸 I will always be a Nicola fan

[vandy]

I love how she can play teenagers and nobody questions it. I kind of felt like Eloise might've been a bit older but u could've told me she was 21 irl and I would've believed it.

[mchjsosde]

I think she is one of the most beautiful actresses I've ever watched! And yet her talent outshines even her natural looks

[pineapplesofia]

My friend was checking her out on the till in tesco the last day and didnt realise it was nicola until she asked her for id, she was very embarrassed to have just asked a 33 year old for her id and the fact that it was The Clare Devlin from Derry girls only added to it

[RailinX]

I love Nicola’s amazing talent and how sweet she is and what a great inspiration for women everywhere. It’s so great to see she has such a wonderful family and friends supporting her.