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Just born: Charlie Matthews

Kerry Owens and Gerard Matthews from west Belfast have welcomed a beautiful little son into the world.

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Baby Charlie Francis Mathhews born 21/4/2013 at 81b 3oz son to my daughter Kerry Owens and Partner Gerard Mathhews, Belfast By Jacqueline Hawkins

Just Born: Marcus Nathaniel Duncan

Nadia and Andrew Duncan, from Ballinderry in Co Antrim, are celebrating the birth of their second son.

Just Born: Paul Michael Murray

Maria Robb and Dean Murray, from Ballykinler in Co Down, are celebrating the birth of their first child.

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Maria Robb and Dean Murphy from Ballykilner in Co Down are celebrating the birth of their first child.

Paul Michael Murray - named after his grandfather Paul and uncle Michael - weighed 8lb 11oz when he was born at 7.39am on April 5 at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald.

Maria (20) chose not to find out in advance if she was having a girl or boy because she wanted it to be a surprise.

The young mum explained Dean (20) was by her side when Paul made his arrival in the world and they are both taking to parenthood very well.

We just love him, she said.
He's beautiful and he's doing brilliantly.

Just Born: Annabel Rose Clarke

Hannah and Martin Clarke are celebrating the newest addition of their family – Annabel Rose.

Just Born: Lucy Dickson

By Amanda Poole - Lisburn couple Thomas and Carrie Dickson and their son Reece love the latest addition to the family — little Lucy.

Just Born: Ruairi McDowell

By Amanda Poole - Over 22 years as a midwife, Teresa McDowell has witnessed the birth of many babies, but none so special as that of her first grandchild, Ruairi.

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OVER 22 years as a midwife Teresa McDowell has witnessed the birth of many babies but none so special as that of her first grandchild Ruairi.

Teresa is thrilled for daughter Stephanie McDowell (26) and her partner Glenn Casement (35) on the safe delivery of healthy baby boy.

It had been expected that Ruairi would be born at the Downe Hospital where Teresa works but when a scan revealed his estimated weight was a whopping 12lbs 12ozs the delivery was switched to the Ulster Hospital.

On his arrival in the world at 8.10am on March 13, by caesarean section, Ruairi weighed the little less daunting but still considerable amount of 10lbs 2oz.

OVER 22 years as a midwife Teresa McDowell has witnessed the birth of many babies but none so special as that of her first grandchild Ruairi.

Teresa is thrilled for daughter Stephanie McDowell (26) and her partner Glenn Casement (35) on the safe delivery of healthy baby boy.

It had been expected that Ruairi would be born at the Downe Hospital where Teresa works but when a scan revealed his estimated weight was a whopping 12lbs 12ozs the delivery was switched to the Ulster Hospital.

On his arrival in the world at 8.10am on March 13, by caesarean section, Ruairi weighed the little less daunting but still considerable amount of 10lbs 2oz.

Just Born: Rosa Henderson

By Amanda Poole - Iain and Gail Henderson are celebrating the birth of their first child, Rosa, following her dramatic arrival into the world.

Just Born: Mason James Matthew Caughey

By Amanda Poole - Natalie Murten and Matthew Caughey, from Newtownards, are celebrating the birth of their first child.

Natalie Murten and Matthew Caughey from Newtownards are celebrating the birth of their first child.

Master Mason James Matthew Caughey to give him his full title was born at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald on February 17 at 10.35am

Nappy Mother's Day: Mum's the word for these three brand new bundles of joy

By Jane Hardy - It was Mother's Day, the most chocolate-laden, joyous day of the year, and mothers across Northern Ireland were receiving presents and getting treated.

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Mother's Day babies at the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald.

Ashlyn McCormack from Lisburn with Bella who weighed in at 7lbs13

Just Born: Felix Laurence William Jackson

By Amanda Poole - Tim and Siobhan Jackson from Co Down are celebrating the birth of their fourth child.

Tim and Siobhan Jackson from Co Down are celebrating the birth of their fourth child.

They welcomed Felix Laurence William Jackson into the world, four days early, on Friday, February 15 at 11.55am.

The beautiful little boy weighed a healthy 8lb 3oz when he was born at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald.

Just Born: Sophia Emily Coulter

By Amanda Poole - The birth of baby Sophia Emily to Stephen and Jenni Coulter

Just Born: Lydia Eimear Milligan

By Amanda Poole - Cathy and Gavin Milligan, from Ardglass, Co Down, are celebrating the birth of their fourth beautiful daughter.

Come on in baby, the water's lovely

These little ones just love making a splash!

Just Born: Callum Patterson

By Amanda Poole - Lisburn couple Stephen and Louise Patterson are celebrating the birth of their son Callum.

Lisburn couple Stephen and Louise Patterson are celebrating the birth of their son Callum.
The baby boy was born two days late on January 23 at Lagan Valley Hospital's midwife led unit.
He weighed a healthy 8lb 13oz and measured 50.5cm on arrival in the world.
Proud new parents Louise (32) an accountant and Stephen (31) a civil engineer said hospital staff provided excellent care in a relaxed environment for their son's water birth.
We want to thank Mary Wallace and Maria Byrne, mid-wives at Lagan Valley, who assisted in our son's calm delivery in the birthing pool, Stephen said.
We would also like to thank the rest of the staff for their excellent care in a relaxed environment.
Louise said: Everyone was brilliant.

Just Born: Sonny McGuigan

By Amanda Poole - Andrew McGuigan and Mary Creaney are celebrating the birth of their second son.

Just Born: Cuan Daithi Stewart

By Amanda Poole - Aran Stewart and Caoimhe Bradaigh are celebrating the birth of their first child, Cuan.

Just Born: Charlie Jonathan Derek Bremner

By Amanda Poole - Lisburn couple Hannah McKillen and Shaun Bremner are celebrating the birth of a son. Charlie Jonathan Derek Bremner weighed 9lbs when he was born at the Lagan Valley Hospital’s midwife-led unit on December 26 at 10.48pm.

Just Born: Mason James William McNeill

By Amanda Poole - First-time parents Louise Lundy and Steven McNeill, from Lisburn, are celebrating the birth of a son, Mason.

Arrivals make it a happy new year

By John Mulgrew - Little Demi Somerville became Northern Ireland’s first baby of the new year, coming into the world only moments after the clock struck midnight.

Demi Somerville from Bangor with her mother Cheryl at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald

Just Born: Callum Glass

By Amanda Poole - Nicole Craig and Jonathan Glass are celebrating the birth of their first child, Callum.

Baby pic - Regristrar - Johnathon and Calum Glass

Just Born: Cain Stuart

By Amanda Poole - Stuart McLeese and Sammy-Jo Dempsey, from east Belfast, are celebrating the birth of their second child, Cain Stuart.

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Regristrar Page. Newly born Caine Stewart Dempsey pictured in the Ulster Hospital Maternity Ward

Pregnant women 'overshare details'

Mothers-to-be may be divulging too much pregnancy information on social media, a survey suggests.

Just Born: Ty Sullivan Thomas Quinn

By Amanda Poole - Aaron and Kathryn Quinn from east Belfast are celebrating the birth of their second son Ty.

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Registrar Page. Aaron and Catherine Quinn pictured with new-born baby boy Ty and 20 Month old son Ezra

Hyperemesis: A horrendous condition... to call it morning sickness is an insult

By Claire Harrison - Hyperemesis. Simply writing the word makes me feel sick. For any woman who has ever suffered this horrendous, debilitating condition, describing it as bad ‘morning sickness’ is an insult.

Pippa Middleton leaves the King Edward VII hospital in London after visiting her sister, the Duchess of Cambridge

Just Born: Charlie Paul McKnight

By Amanda Poole - Leigh and Paul McKnight are celebrating the birth of their first son, Charlie.

PICTURE BY DAVID FITZGERALD
Lee McKnight holding her baby Charlie McKnight

Latest Fashion News

Jessica Chastain wears Elizabeth Taylor jewels

Jessica Chastain gave a rare display of Elizabeth Taylor's treasured jewels at two appearances at Cannes Film Festival yesterday.

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Jessica Chastain
'Cleopatra' film screening, 66th Cannes Film Festival, France - 21 May 2013

Khloé Kardashian: Bling is my thing

Khloé Kardashian believes girls can never wear too many "sparkles, glitz and bling".

HOUSTON - MAY 04: Khloe Kardashian Odom signs autographs for fans during a Sears In-Store Appearance For Kardashian Kollection at Willowbrook Mall on May 4, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images for Sears)

Alexa Chung: Heartache inspires trends

Alexa Chung has joked that in times of turmoil you can get away with more risky fashion choices than usual.

PALM SPRINGS, CA - APRIL 13: Model/DJ Alexa Chung spins at the FIJI Water At Lacoste L!VE Coachella Desert Pool Party on April 13, 2013 in Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for FIJI)

Latest Love and Sex News

FHM's sexiest women poll sees Mila Kunis knock Tulisa off her perch

Am I over the hill at 39 years of age?

I haven’t had a relationship since my husband left 16 years ago — not even a date.

Who should give me away?

My parents are divorced and, to be honest, I’ve little time for my dad. He’s never bothered about any of his children.

Latest Showbiz News

Graham: I'll miss playing stripper new

The Hangover III star Heather Graham says she will miss playing sexy stripper Jade because the excitement makes up for her "boring" real life.

Heather Graham arriving for the European premiere of The Hangover III at the Empire Leicester Square, London

X Factor musical - I Can't Sing! new

The name of the new X Factor musical has been announced - I Can't Sing!

Harry Hill musical spoof about The X Factor is to be called I Can't Sing!

Cotillard stalker gets probation new

A New York City woman has been sentenced to probation for stalking actress Marion Cotillard on the Internet.

A woman has plead guilty to stalking Marion Cotillard online

Latest Life News

Mothers’ diets may harm baby IQ: Most pregnant women are deficient in iodine, a mineral vital for cognitive development

Iodine deficiency is widespread amongst pregnant women in the UK and may be harming the cognitive development of their children, scientists have found.

Smoking while pregnant can cause low birth weight and complications in pregnancy and labour

Plenty of Fish dating site pulls 'Intimate Encounters' option to ward off sleazy men

The founder of one of Britain’s biggest dating website, Markus Frind, has now decided to take radical action to root out fake and sleazy profiles - after revealing that many of the “women” who use the hook-ups section of his site are actually men in disguise.

North West 200 riders' wives and girlfriends about how they cope with the worry

Its name is synonymous with speed – a spectacular motorcycle road racing event to rival the Isle of Man TT and the Macau Grand Prix. The Vauxhall International North West 200 is one of the top three festivals of its kind in the world, drawing crowds of 90,000 and attracting some of the biggest stars of the sport.

Northern Ireland- 17th May 2012 Mandatory Credit - Photo-Jonathan Porter/Presseye. Relentless International 2012 North West 200. Alastair Seeley pictured on the grid.

Horoscopes

Your Horoscopes by Russell Grant

Gemini:

Your youthful enthusiasm prompts you to do something very daring. Whether it's submitting creative work for review, asking for a first date, or applying for a plum position is immaterial. The important thing is to take a chance on your happiness. Gambles have a way of paying off. A youngster's progress at school is cause for celebration. It's important to enjoy the happy moments, because they will sustain your young friend through the low points. This is one of the most valuable lessons you will impart.More