‘Glowing' Ireland AM star returns on air to update viewers on pregnancy as she opens up on maternity leave date & gender
The Virgin Media host and her
fighter hubby Cathal
Pendred
revealed yesterday that they are
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Síomha Ní Ruairc is pregnant with her first child
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Siomha has been filling in for Muireann O'Connell while she's away
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Siomha spoke about when she'll be heading on maternity leave
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The lovebirds, who tied-the-knot
in the five-star Lough Eske Castle in
last June,
posted a stunning snap of themselves snuggled up together while Cathal held up a baby scan photo.
Siomha was glowing in the picture as she protectively placed a hand on her growing bump and beamed.
The happy pair penned in their caption: "Leanbh nua ag teacht ar an saol mí Eanáir 2026.", which translates to "new baby coming into the world this January."
Siomha returned on air this morning to host the hit breakfast show alongside
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Alan started off the show by congratulating her on the wonderful news.
The Ballyfermot native said: "Siomha has a bit of a glow about her this morning. You broke some news for us yesterday."
Siomha replied: "I have indeed. I announced yesterday that I'm expecting a baby.
Alan said: "Congratulations."
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The Lucan native revealed when she'll be heading on maternity leave saying: "Thanks honey. I'm due in January so I should be around here until Christmas time."
Alan said: "Well that's grand. Christmas and New Year baby.
Ireland AM star left raging after co-hosts make hilarious dig
Siomha joked: "I know, well it'll be a very difficult Christmas for me this year. Very quiet, no 12 pubs for me this year.
And when Alan asked whether she knows the gender of her baby, Siomha revealed: "I'm not finding out.
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"My way of looking at it is - I think I can Google anything in the world but I can't Google, 'What's in my womb', so I want it to be a surprise."
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Alan asked: "So you're not going to do one of these reveal parties?"
Siomha said: "No, I'm going to keep it the old fashion way."
Siomha and Cathal recently
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The couple went back to Lough Eske Castle in Donegal where they had previously said "I do".
The Dublin raised star posted a series of adorable snaps from their love-filled trip.
The doting wife sweetly wrote in her caption: "Filleadh ar Loch Iascaigh. Celebrating our first wedding anniversary back where it happened.
"Love it even more after this trip. @cathal_pendred I'd be lost without you."
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