At the Dublin IDI Irish Design Awards, the Tower Museum's Derry Girls' Experience received special recognition.

In response to the enormous interest in the series, the Derry and Strabane Council opened the exhibition in July of this year. Lisa McGee's sitcom on Channel 4 was inspired by her own adolescent experiences in Derry during the Troubles.

When it debuted in 2018, it was Channel 4's most popular comedy series since Fr Ted, running for three seasons. Due to the popular programme, Derry gained popularity among fans who wanted to see the filming sites and get their photo taken at a mural in the heart of the city.

Record numbers of people have visited the Tower Museum exhibition since it opened, which includes other displays in addition to props from the series. The displays, according to the Irish Design Awards judges, “tied together so well.”

“Excellent execution, with everything evidently done to the highest standards and with a premium experience for visitors in mind,” the judges declared.

Patricia Logue, the mayor of Derry and Strabane, stated that the show encapsulated the “essence” of the series, encompassing its lighter moments as well as its darker reflections on the Troubles.

The effect it has had on local tourism and the district's and city's visibility has been enormous. It has grown to be a recognisable landmark in Derry and Strabane's cultural and historical history, adding even more incentive to visit our lovely city, according to Ms. Logue.

Aeidin McCarter, the council's head of culture, reported that since its debut, the show has drawn a lot of good comments.

“Now, having prominent figures in the design industry acknowledge the exhibition is just the cherry on top,” Ms. McCarter remarked.