First look image of The Walsh Sisters series two released

With production underway on the second series of hit comedy drama The Walsh Sisters, a first-look image of the new six-part season has been revealed.

RTÉ in association with the BBC today released the image from the show, which is inspired by the novels of international best-selling author Marian Keyes.

The synopsis for the new series says, “Season two of The Walsh Sisters rejoins the chaotic, dysfunctional, but deeply loveable family of five sisters, their mother, and bemused father in their Dublin hometown.

New season two cast members include Peter Coonan (Bad Sisters, Peaky Blinders) as David, Rachel’s fellow recovering addict; Aislín McGuckin (Normal People, The Miniaturist) as Patsy Costello, Luke’s mother; Art Campion (How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, Blue Lights) as an old schoolfriend of the sisters; and Fay Ripley (Cold Feet, Suspects) as marriage counsellor Sharon.

The synopsis for the new series says, “Season two of The Walsh Sisters rejoins the chaotic, dysfunctional, but deeply loveable family of five sisters, their mother, and bemused father in their Dublin hometown.

“Rachel (Caroline Menton) steps outside the family bubble to navigate recovery on her own terms, but an encounter with a familiar face tests her newfound independence; Claire (Danielle Galligan) defies the traditional expectations placed on her as a mother compared to her ex’s responsibilities as a father; Maggie’s (Stefanie Preissner) quest to become the perfect family takes an unexpected turn; Helen (Máiréad Tyers) becomes overprotective of her sisters while struggling with her emotional wellbeing; and Anna (Louisa Harland) tries some unusual methods to get over heartbreak.

Stefanie Preissner continues as creative lead and writer on the series, with this season based on Marian Keyes’ novels The Mystery of Mercy Close and Angels.

RTÉ Head of Drama David Crean said: “The first season was a huge hit with audiences everywhere. Marian Keyes’ beloved characters were brilliantly brought to life by Stefanie Preissner and directed with real affection by Ian Fitzgibbon.

“The new scripts are fantastic, and we can’t wait for audiences to see the second season of this great Irish drama.”