Three young actors from Donegal have been selected from a nationwide search to be stars of a new TV series.

Dylan, Kate and Emily Mc Menamin found out last night that they had secured a TV casting for their own episode in a 10-part series.

The siblings, who are the children of Damian and Daireann Mc Menamin, are members of the Karen Gorman Casting Agency and have been working on this project since Easter.

Dylan, Kate and Emily Mc Menamin with Karen Gorman

Acting talent runs in the family with their mum Daireann and grandmother Mary Lafferty both being very well known and respected actors.

Their teacher Karen said she was thrilled with the casting news: “Dylan, Kate and Emily excel in every Speech and Drama class as well as Grade exams. The series will comprise of 10 episodes with an entire episode being dedicated to the Mc Menamin sisters and brother.

“Filming will take place with a crew of 10 professionals later on in the summer over a two day period. We cannot wait to reveal more details!”

Karen added: “We look forward to all the preparations and shoot with great excitement.”

Clients of the Letterkenny based Karen Gorman agency have featured in multiple TV and print advertisements nationally & in Milan and Barcelona. These include advertisements for Aer Lingus, 123.ie Insurance, Vodafone, Failte Ireland and Skoda to name a few.