Overview
- The Rotunda Hospital reported Baby Ronan’s arrival at 00:06, weighing 3.23kg (7lb 2oz), to parents Kristin and Colm Concannon of Kilbarrack, Dublin.
- One minute later in the Rotunda, Baby David was born at 00:07, weighing 3.27kg, to parents Natalia and Constantin Simciuc of Tyrrelstown, Dublin.
- The Coombe Hospital’s first Christmas birth was Baby Croía at 00:41, weighing 3.27kg, welcomed by parents Jodie and Jeremy McMullan from Kill, Co Kildare.
- Later in the morning at the Rotunda, Baby Tommy was born at 07:09, weighing 3.7kg, to parents Ruth and Gary Kenna of Kinsealy, Dublin.
- Local outlets, including RTÉ, BreakingNews.ie and the Irish Independent, published corroborated details and photos noting the continuity of maternity services on the holiday.