Ireland AM's Siomha Ni Ruairc reveals she is expecting first child with husband Cathal Pendred
Ireland AM star Siomha Ni Ruairc has revealed she is expecting her first child with husband Cathal Pendred.
The gaeilgeoir announced the news in Irish as she wrote: 'Leanbh nua ah teacht ar an saoil mí Eanáir 2026', which translates to 'new baby coming into the world in January 2026'.
The post accompanies a picture of the happy couple holding their scan while in another she poses by herself with her baby bump.
Fans and friends offered congratulations in the comments alongside the Instagram post with Six O'Clock Show host, Katja Mia writing: "Congratulations girl."
Dancing With The Stars finalist, Kayleigh Trappe added: "Aww Comhghairdeas libh!"
RTE 2FM star, Blathnaid Treacy declared: "Awwwwwwwww comhghairdeas!" while fellow Ireland AM co-host, Muireann O'Connell added: "Síomha, comhghairdeas libh!!"
Siomha with husband Cathal
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It comes just over a year on from their wedding at the five-star Lough Eske Castle in Donegal in June 2024.
Síomha who first met the MMA star turned actor on a night out in Dublin later took the opportunity to pop the question to on Leap Day in 2020 although she admitted that it was the 'scariest thing I have done in my whole life'.
'But was so, so worth it,: she added at the time. 'I couldn't be happier.'
Siomha and Cathal recently celebrated their one year wedding anniversary by returning to Lough Eske Castle where they had previously said "I do".
The Dubliner posted a series of snaps to mark the occasion with one caption reading: "Filleadh ar Loch Iascaigh. Celebrating our first wedding anniversary back where it happened.
Siomha poses with her baby bump
"Love it even more after this trip. @cathal_pendred I'd be lost without you."
It has been a difficult year for Síomha who paid tribute in May to her beloved sister following her sudden death.
The gaeilgeoir, who presents popular podcast 'How To Gael' shared the tragic news of her sister Úna's unexpected death on Instagram
'My sister Úna passed away two weeks ago,' she wrote. 'My beautiful, wildly intelligent and annoyingly driven sister died, and I'm heartbroken,' she captioned a carousel of pictures shared to Instagram.
'Ní chreidim é fós. Growing up, we were never without each other. In our teenage years, we absolutely killed each other – as sisters do.
'As adults, we accepted each other for exactly who we are and I'm so proud of everything she achieved in her too-short life."
'My family and I can't thank everyone enough for the support we've received since. The sandwiches, lasagnas, cakes. The chats, hugs, stories, touches of hands,' she continued.
'We have the most amazing network of friends, neighbours, colleagues and of course family.
'Go raibh míle maith agaibh. We've been blown away and so sincerely touched by the kindness of people.
'It reminds me of white blood cells, rushing to fight off infection. Community, rushing to help ease the pain,' she added.
'Now, we face a new normal without her. But she'll be with me – like a handprint on my heart. It'll never not be; Úna agus Síomha.'
Úna passed away unexpectedly at her home in London on April 20.
'A beloved daughter of Damhnait and Dermot and dear sister to Síomha, Aedín and her brother-in-law Cathal,' her death notice reads.
'Úna's passing is a huge loss to the family. Deeply regretted by her wider family; aunts, uncles, cousins and her good friends in both the UK and Ireland.'
Her funeral was held at St. Patrick's Church, in Esker, Lucan followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery, Lucan.
Tributes poured in, remembering her as bright, clever and funny.
'What a beautiful tribute to Úna, one of the most intelligent and talented people I have ever been fortunate enough to know,' one school friend shared.
'When I remember her, I remember us singing songs from Wicked and Hairspray in the hallways of Coláiste Cois Life. She was never without a song. My utmost sympathies to her family and love from Germany.'
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