A number of cute little bundles of joy were welcomed into the world on New Year’s Day, much to the delight of their families.
Say ‘hello’ to some of Northern Ireland’s newest arrivals.
1. Proud moment
Baby Margo Amelia-Rose Ellison was born at 3.11 am on January 1, weighing seven pounds and one ounce. Proud parents Jonny Ellison and Leanne Stewart are pictured with midwife Sarah Gale, in the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald. Picture: Declan Roughan / Press Eye Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye
2. New Year joy
Newborn baby girl, Lillie Rea Beggs who arrived at 12.54am on New Year's Day weighing 71b 11oz at Antrim Area Hospital. She is pictured with proud parents Simon and Emma from Larne. Picture: Colm Lenaghan / Pacemaker Photo: Colm Lenaghan / Pacemaker
3. Precious delivery
Baby Joey Slane, born at 12.57am on January 1, 2023, weighing 7 pounds and three ounces, with proud mum Caoimhe Slane, in the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald. Picture: Declan Roughan / Press Eye Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye
4. Hello baby!
Baby Theo, who was born at 5.20am on New Year's Day weighing 71b 90z with mum Shannon Skillen at the RVH in Belfast. Pictire: Colm Lenaghan / Pacemaker Photo: Colm Lenaghan / Pacemaker