At the National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street, Dublin, little Bradley became the first Generation Beta baby, born just 19 seconds into the new year. Assistant director of midwifery Ann Calnan expressed satisfaction with the birth, stating that "there was no stopping this lad coming into the world," emphasizing the joy and momentum surrounding this inaugural birth of the year.
Across the Liffey, at the Rotunda Hospital, Martha Gilroy-Kelly welcomed her son Theodore Byrne, arriving at nine minutes past midnight, weighing 4.08kg. This significant moment contributed to the hospital's impressive milestone of over 900,000 births since its establishment over 275 years ago, showcasing the enduring legacy of this institution in caring for mothers and newborns.
Interestingly, the first baby born in Cork was named Rowan, arriving at 20 minutes past midnight and weighing 3.51kg. New parents Shannon Gibson expressed their excitement about welcoming their son into the world at the very start of the year, encapsulating a theme of new beginnings and hopes that come with each new birth.
At Sligo University Hospital, Orna Burke and Ronan Cox welcomed their baby girl at 3.54am, weighing 3.57kg. The event was part of a series of joyful births across the country and reflects the strong community bonds formed around such life-changing events, showing how families celebrate these personal milestones.
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