New Year’s Babies Arrive in Ireland, Three Born Minutes After Midnight

BREAKING: Just moments into 2026, four babies have already made their grand entrance in hospitals across Ireland, bringing joy to families and communities early in the New Year.

At Coombe Hospital in Dublin, the first New Year’s baby, Baby Kash Burke, was born at 12:02 AM. Weighing in at 8lb 5oz, he is the second child of parents Rebecca Burke and Keane, who are from Dublin 8. Baby Kash was welcomed by his excited older brother, Klay.

Just three minutes later, at 12:05 AM, Baby Leo McNamee followed, weighing 8lb 1oz. He is the first child of parents Danielle McNamee and Troy, hailing from Lucan, Dublin.

Moments after that, Baby Anjali Sivakumar was born at 12:06 AM, weighing 6lb 13oz. Anjali is the second child for her mother, Ranjitha Sivakumar, who also resides in Dublin.

Meanwhile, at Rotunda Hospital, the first baby born there of the New Year arrived at 12:35 AM. This baby boy, weighing 8lb, is the pride and joy of parents Rachel and Adam Deak from Rathnew, Co. Wicklow.

These early arrivals mark a beautiful start to 2026, celebrating new life and family bonds that will surely be cherished forever. If your family has welcomed a New Year baby today, share your joy with us. Email your names, county, and photos to [email protected].

As families across the nation celebrate, the hearts of many are filled with hope and happiness, reminding us of the promise of new beginnings. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to follow the joyous news from hospitals around Ireland!