A host of well-known Irish faces have had babies this year.
We have listed all the stars who have welcomed new additions to their families in 2023 so far.
Take a look:
Melanie Murphy
Melanie Murphy welcomed her second child with her husband Thomas on January 4.
The couple tied the knot in a registry office in 2020, after being forced to cancel their big day due to the coronavirus pandemic.
They then had a proper wedding day at Ballybeg House in March 2022, celebrating with friends and family.
Melanie and Thomas welcomed their first child together in September 2020 – a baby boy.
Ailbhe Garrihy and Ruairdhi Hehir
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Ailbhe Garrihy and her husband Ruairdhi Hehir welcomed their second child together on January 16.
The PR and talent manager shared the news via Instagram, writing: “Our smallest boy, Fionn Hehir made his appearance into the world on 16/01/2023 at 6.06pm 💙. Looking just like his big brother Seán, we are so in love and feeling so blessed 💙.”
Ailbhe married her longtime love Ruairdhi in Doolin back in 2019, with her well-known sisters Aoibhin and Doireann acting as her bridesmaids on the day.
The couple welcomed their first child together, a son name Seán, in August 2020.
Kelly Fitzsimons
Kelly Fitzsimons welcomed her first child with her husband Mark on February 7.
Alongside a photo of her cradling her newborn baby, the influencer wrote: “7.2.23 💙”
Kelly and her longtine love Mark, who she got engaged to in November 2017, tied the knot last May.
The couple exchanged vows at Dublin’s City Hall, with their closest friends and family in attendance.
Jenny Dixon and Tom Neville
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Jenny Dixon welcomed twins with her husband Tom Neville on February 20.
The couple named their newborn daughters Bella Sky Neville and Capri Lucia Neville.
Jenny and Tom tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony in Dublin back in 2019.
They held their wedding reception at the 5-star Powerscourt Hotel in Wicklow.
Jack Keating
Jack Keating shocked fans in March when he announced the surprise arrival of his first child.
Sharing the news via Instagram at the time, the Love Island star wrote: “Welcome to the world my little 👸.”
Jack later confirmed that he and his daughter’s mother are not together, but that they were looking forward to co-parenting their little girl.
Clémentine MacNeice and Jamie Lynch
Clémentine MacNeice welcomed her first child in April.
The celebrity stylist, who married her longtime love Jamie Lynch at Kilshane House in Co. Tipperary in November 2021, shared the news via Instagram.
She wrote: “19.04.2023 💙 Our beautiful boy is here. Hard to put this feeling into words, the best day of our lives ✨.”
The new mum later revealed her son’s name – Marceau.
Bláthnaid Treacy and Charlie Moon
Bláthnaid Treacy welcomed her first child with her husband Charlie Moon in June.
The Bray native announced the birth of their daughter via Instagram, writing: “Nancy Claire Treacy-Mooney is here. Born on 28th June at 2.23pm, weighing 6lb 11oz and she is as cute as a button.”
“Thank you for making us a family Nancy, we love you to the moon and back, forever and ever.”
“Thank you for making me a mum @cha_moon_e, Nancy is the luckiest girl in the world to get to call you her dad, we love you endlessly,” Bláthnaid continued to write.
“She is the greatest love of our lives ❤️ and the flipping image of her dad 🤩.”
Kerri-Nicole Blanc and Keith Malone
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Kerri-Nicole Blanc announced the birth of her second child on July 24.
The model, who is already mum to a daughter named Kayla, welcomed a baby girl with her husband Keith Malone.
In a post shared on Instagram, Kerri-Nicole revealed their daughter was born five weeks early.
Sharing a photo of their newborn baby lying on her chest in hospital, she wrote: “Our hearts are so full. Welcome to the world baby girl.”
“5 weeks early and weighing 5pounds, she is beyond PERFECT! our little angel 👼 💘💓🌸.”
Anna Geary and Kevin Sexton
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Carl Mullan
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Carl Mullan and his wife Aisling announced the birth of their second child on August 21.
Taking to Instagram, the RTÉ 2FM star wrote: “Welcome to the world Éala Mullan 🌍🩷 Our beautiful little girl arrived last week and she and her Mam are doing great 💕 We’ve spent the last few days just soaking up every second of having her here🩷.”
“To Éala and Daibhí’s superhero Mam – Our amazing @akiloo89 – as usual I know you’ll cringe reading this cos you don’t want the attention 😂 but you are incredible. We are SO SO lucky to have you. Thank you for bringing our beautiful son and now our beautiful daughter into the world. We love you so much ❤️❤️❤️.”
“And finally, I said this when Daibhí was born but I want to scream it from the rooftops again…there will never ever be adequate words to describe the staff in Holles Street Hospital. Just angels on earth. To all of you, thank you for bringing our daughter safely into the world. Not sure if they’ll ever see this, but to Lynn, Rebecca and Emma in particular we’ll never forget you guys ❤️❤️❤️,” the DWTS 2023 winner gushed.
“Éala if you come across this post in years to come and cringe at me, I’m sorry for being such an embarrassing Dad but you’ll get used to it 😂❤️”
Rob Kearney and Jess Redden
Rob Kearney and Jess Redden announced the birth of their first child on August 25.
Alongside a carousel of sweet photos, they wrote: “Bobby Brian Kearney – hard to believe there was a world that you didn’t exist in, we love you endlessly baby boy 💙 21.08.23.”
Bobby’s middle name ‘Brian’ is a nod to Jess’ late father, who sadly lost his battle with cancer in September 2020.
PJ Gallagher
PJ Gallagher welcomed twins with his partner Kelly Doolin in August.
The news was announced live on air on Radio Nova on August 25, by his Morning Glory co-host Jim McCabe.
The babies arrived slightly earlier than anticipated, as they had been due mid-September.
Siobhan O’Hagan
Irish influencer Siobhan O’Hagan welcomed her first child in August.
Sharing a sweet snap of her and her newborn via Instagram, Siobhan wrote: “The good news is finally here! Our daughter Cadhla was born on the 24th August.”
“She is absolutely perfect 🥹💖,” Siobhan continued. She was 7lb 11oz and came fast after an induction. I’m so ready for this next chapter 💖.”
“P.S. Cadhla is pronounced “Ky-La” and means Beautiful and Graceful ☺️.”
“P.P.S. Thank you to everyone at the @rotundahospital – the public service was a dream and everyone we met made the experience special ☺️.”
