FRANK and Angela Macfarlane's baby daughter Ana is named after Praia de Ana in Portugal where the Newtownabbey couple got engaged.
As well as being a first child for the environmental scientist and occupational therapist's assistant, Ana is also a first grandchild for both sides of the family
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Peggy Matthews and Ryan Magee from Portaferry with baby Shea Magee.
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Deborah O'Neill and Craig Macey-Lillie from Dundonald with Leo Alexander Macey -Lillie.
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Jeenat Khan from east Belfast with baby N Alam (name to be decided)
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Lynne Harper from Dundonald with baby Brooke.
A COUPLE from Northern Ireland who emigrated to Vancouver Canada in 2004 are celebrating the birth of their first child together.
Laura Holland (33) from Newtownards, Co Down and Robert Holland (39) from Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, welcomed Callum Matthew Robert Holland into the world at 3.04pm on May 12, weighing 8lb 3oz.
Laura's parents, Muriel and Lee Robinson, were at her side during the birth of their first grandson at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock.
Jack William Busby first grandchild for John & Alison Beatty, Bangor born 19 February 2012.
Laura Holland from Newtownards, County Down and her husband Robert Holland from Newtownabbey, County Antrim celebrated the birth of their baby boy on May 12 2012. Baby Holland arrived at 15:04 hrs and weighed 8lb 3 oz. Laura and Robert live in Vancouver and emigrated to Canada from Northern Ireland in 2004. Baby Holland was born at Peace Arch Hospital , White Rock, Canada. Laura's parents visiting from Northern Ireland were at her side during the birth. Baby and Laura are doing well. Robert and Laura send their love to all their family back in Northern Ireland.
Axel Ultan Briggs born in Västervik, Sweden 30th Jan 2012. 4110g and 52cm. Dad Andrew from Bangor and Mum Malin are parents to Tara, Astrid and Ronan, the dog Frank. We are on our way back to Northern Ireland after 10 yrs in sweden.
Summer Raine Gardiner, born in Princess Royal Maternity Glasgow on the 12/04/12 (6lb 4oz), to exiled parents Neil from Larne, and Stacey from Newtownards. Hoping to visit Northern Ireland soon and meet the rest of the family!
Northern Ireland- 22ndt March 2012 Mandatory Credit - Photo-Jonathan Porter/Presseye. New born babies at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald. Helen Fulton from Lisburn with her son Timothy who was born at 7/4 .
Sonia Rossborough\ and Neil Steward with baby Calen
RICHARD and Joy-Ann Brewer from Northern Ireland have welcomed their first child Byron into the world all the way out in Sydney, Australia.Richard (30) a railway construction engineer from Londonderry and Joy-Ann (31) from Belfast, who is now a stay-at-home mum, said they are thrilled to be sharing their happy news with Belfast Telegraph readers.Byron Dennis Brewer weighed a healthy 8lbs5oz when he was born at 8.29pm on February 1 at the North Shore Private Hospital in Sydney.Joy-Ann said both she and Richard were slightly stunned when he arrived.
Byron Brewer Born 1/2/12 to Joy-Ann and Richard in Sydney Australia! We are over here for a couple of years but mummy is from Belfast and Daddy from Londonderry and cant wait to bring him home to meet everyone! Miss everyone at home but we will be back soon!
@Press Eye Ltd Northern Ireland -1st February 2012Mandatory Credit - Picture by Brian Little/Presseye.comBelfast Telegraph Register feature Antrim Area Hospital Maternity UnitRachel Duffy from Ballyclare with Jake James Robb, 7lbs 15 oz, born 06.16 1/2/12
Aisling O'Kane, from Swatragh in County Derry with her baby girl 8.9llb born on Christmas day at 12 27am. This is Mrs O'Kane's fourth child adding to her three boys.PICTURE MARK JAMIESON.
Louise Moore and Paul Moore pictured in the Ulster Hospital along with Christmas Day arrival baby girl Caomhe who was born at 0421 weighing 8.7 lb.
Louise Moore from Loughbrickland pictured in the Ulster Hospital along with Christmas Day arrival baby girl Caomhe who was born at 0421 weighing
Peter Gilmore and Lauren Anderson from Bangor pictured in the Ulster Hospital along with Christmas Day arrival baby girl Rhiley Ellen Gilmore who was born at 0403 weighing 8.6lb.
Paula Reilly from Lisburn pictured in the Royal Victoria Hospital along with Christmas Day arrival baby Brennin born at 0317 and weighing 8.4lb.
Baby Faith Ladurner born at 17.06 on Monday 5th December 2012 weighting 8lbs. This is the couple first child which was born at the Mater Hospital. Her parents are Carl Ladurner and Corrina McCullagh from North Belfast. Submitted by Grandfather Tony Ladurner
As well as being a first child for the environmental scientist and occupational therapist's assistant, Ana, is also a first grandchild for both sides of the family.
Ana Grace Macfarlane, was 8lb 15oz when she was born at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, on March 21 at 3.07am.
Angela (30) said both she and Frank (31) were overwhelmed with emotion when she arrived.
“It was a wonderful feeling when they handed her to me,” Angela said. “We didn't find out if we were having a boy or girl.
“We kept it as a surprise, hoping it would help me in labour, and it did.
“She's Ana with one N after the beach where we got engaged in Portugal — Praia de Ana.”
Angela praised the staff at the Royal for their fantastic care and explained Ana is the centre of family life, with everyone doting on her.
“She's great,” Angela said.
“She's sleeping all night now and I think she looks like her dad. Everybody loves her.
“She's all go and we think she could be a bit of chatterbox when she grows up.”
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