As this week marked the halfway point in the final series of Derry Girls, we are still not ready to say goodbye.
However, there is good news for fans as Channel 4 has announced that they will air a special extended episode of the hit comedy after the final episode of series 3.
Titled 'The Agreement', the 45-minute episode will take place one year into the future of the current timeline and deal with the Good Friday Agreement referendum.
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Set to air in the same week as the sixth episode of the series, which goes out on May 17, the episode will follow Erin, Orla, James, Michelle and Clare preparing for their last year at Our Lady Immaculate College.
Channel 4 said: "It's the week of the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement and its timing couldn't be any worse as the highlight of the year, Erin and Orla's joint 18th birthday party, threatens to be overshadowed.
"While the family try to get their heads around the possible outcomes of the vote, the gang realise that they may not be ready for what the future holds."
Derry Girls writer and creator Lisa McGee said: "Like all the very best 90s bands, I couldn't resist ending our farewell tour with an encore for our loyal fans.
"I'm delighted to say we'll be returning for one extended special - airing in the same week as our final episode. The special deals with the historic and momentous Good Friday Agreement vote, which coincides with the gang's coming of age, they enter adulthood just as Northern Ireland embarks on a new future.
"I'm so proud of this show and of our incredible cast and crew and everything we've achieved over the past 5 years. What a journey it's been. I'm so grateful Channel 4 gave me the space to end the stories of these characters that mean so much to me with this special. I really hope the fans love it as much as I do.
"Derry people aren't great at saying goodbye so I will instead use one of our native expressions 'That's us away now'.
"Love Lisa McGee, always a Derry Girl".
Derry Girls continues on Tuesday at 9.15pm on Channel 4
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