There really was a baby boom in 2023!
We saw new parents, twins being born and miracle babies across the board.
Here are all the Irish celebrity babies born in the last 12 months!
Ailbhe Garrihy
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Ailbhe Garrihy welcomed her second son into the world in January.
She wrote: “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.”
Richie and Fiona Sadlier
Richie Sadlier and his wife Fiona welcomed their first child February.
“Parents, at last. Delighted to share the happy news that Fiona gave birth to our gorgeous little son, Sam, last Friday. I won’t even try and put into words how incredible this past week has been for us, but for now, just wanna say a huge thanks for all the lovely messages and well-wishes we received throughout the pregnancy. It was lovely knowing there were so many people rooting for this chapter of our story to have a happy ending,” he wrote.
“The biggest thanks of all goes to Fiona for never giving up hope that one day we’d feel this way.”
James and Erin McClean
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Before announcing his retirement, soccer star James McClean welcomed his fourth child with his wife Erin in February.
The happy couple wrote: “The one that completes us.”
Jenny Lee Dixon
Jenny Lee Dixon and Tommy Neville welcomed twin girls in April – baby Bella and baby Capri.
They wrote: “Homecoming. Worth the wait. A million thanks to the superstars who looked after our little princesses and everyone who’s been a part of our journey. Welcome home baby girls. Welcome to the world Bella & Capri. May everything great come your way. Let’s have adventures, let’s buy the dolls, dance in the rain & go to all kinds of magical lands. Mammy & Daddy.”
Jack Keating
Jack Keating shocked fans when he announced that he had welcomed a baby girl with his ex-girlfriend Keely Iqbal.
In March, he shared a black and white picture of him holding his baby, writing: “Welcome to the world my little [princess].”
Clémentine MacNeice
In April, Clémentine MacNiece welcomed her first child, a baby boy called Marceau.
“19.04.2023. Our beautiful boy is here. Hard to put this feeling into words, the best day of our lives,” she wrote.
Diona Doherty and Sean Hegarty
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Comedians Diona Doherty and Sean Hegarty welcomed their baby boy in June.
Sean writes: “My wife is a superhero! Rocky Hegarty, 04.06.23 / 9lb 05oz.”
Lauren Arthurs
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Lauren Arthurs welcomed her first child, a daughter called Fallyn, in June four weeks early.
“17/06/23. At 36 weeks she decided she was ready & changed our lives for the better. My little family, my heart is filled with so much love it could burst,” she wrote.
Bláthnaid Treacy
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Bláthnaid Treacy and her husband Charlie Moon became parents in June when little Nancy came into the world.
“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,” Bláthnaid wrote.
“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. She is the greatest love of our lives and the flipping image of her dad.”
Anna Geary
Little Ronan was welcomed by proud mama Anna Geary in September.
She shared the news on social media, writing: “Arrived slightly ahead of schedule, he couldn’t wait to get here. Welcome to the world, Ronan Sexton. 01/08/2023.”
Carl and Aisling Mullan
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Carl Mullan became a dad for the second time when his wife, Aisling gave birth to baby girl Éala in September.
Carl 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.
“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.”
Sinéad Kennedy
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Sinéad Kennedy welcomed her baby boy with husband Conor Kirwan in November.
“Oh boy. We’ve been in a love bubble for the last while. Our little baba has arrived safe and sound. Theo Will Kirwan has made our family complete. We’re all in love with the new man in our lives – Indie especially is chuffed with her little brother,” Sinéad wrote.
“We could not be more proud, grateful and happy. Thank you so very much to everyone who helped to ensure Theo’s safe arrival and for looking after us so well whilst in CUMH. Back to the newborn snuggles I go x.”
Jess Redden and Rob Kearney
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Jess Redden and Rob Kearney were overjoyed to welcome their baby boy, Bobby in August.
Jess shared pictures of the little one with the caption: “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.”
Siobhan O’Hagan
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Influencer Siobhan O’Hagan and her partner Darragh have welcomed their first child in August.
“The good news is finally here! Our daughter Cadhla was born on the 24th August. She is absolutely perfect She was 7lb 11oz and came fast after an induction. I’m so ready for this next chapter,” she wrote.
“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.”
Lorna Weightman
Stylist Lorna Weightman welcomed her baby boy, Arthur in September.
Sharing a snap of herself and the baby in hospital on Instagram, she captioned her post: “Arthur” with a blue heart emoji.
Georgie Crawford
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Georgie and Jamie Crawford welcomed their second child via surrogate in September. Georgie refers to her daughter, Tahlie, as her “miracle”.
“Just before lunchtime on Monday, Tahlie Crawford made her entrance into the world. All 5 pounds 7 ounces of her! Her name meaning ‘leaping water’ representing the many trips to many countries she made as a tiny embryo. To hold our surrogate mother’s hand with Tahlie between us & knowing we will be forever connected has changed me forever,” she wrote.
“She has given us the greatest gift of our lives. We are so grateful to the kindness and love we have received in Georgia and we cannot wait to come home as a family of 5 (not forgetting Piper). Tahlie, though teeny tiny, has already taught me a lifetime of lessons…patience, trust and hope…she is finally here, our miracle baby.”
Darren Randolph and Alexandra Burke
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AFC Bournemouth and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph and singer Alexandra Burke welcomed their second child in September.
“Feeling so blessed. We are now a family of four. Welcome to the world our little peanut,” Alexandra wrote at the time.
Aisling Kearns
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Fair City actor Aisling Kearns welcomed her first child with her partner Dave Fennell.
“World, meet Tommy Fennell Words can’t even describe the emotions right now but just wanted to share with you all his arrival,” Aisling wrote.
Louise Cooney
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Louise became a mother when her little son, Jude, was welcomed into the world in November with her partner Mark Sweeney.
“Jude 07.11.23. You have changed our world forever we are so in love,” Louise wrote.
Belle Azzure
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Belle Azzure became a mother for the second time with her partner, Harry Silke.
“Welcome to the world Oisín Silke. 10/11/2023. Our hearts have doubled in size,” she wrote with a picture of her baby boy in hospital.