Virgin Media star, 44, opens up on ‘doubt and sadness' as he celebrates Father's Day without his kids
VIRGIN Media star Brian Dowling has opened up on his parenting "doubts" as he celebrated a major milestone.
The Kildare native became a father at 44-years-old when himself and his husband
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Brian Dowling celebrated his first Father's Day as a dad-of-two
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Brian had to work on Father's Day
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The couple's second child Blu was born on June 23, 2024, making this year their first
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To think this time last year, Blu wasn't in our arms yet. Being a dad is honestly one of the best blessings in life and also one of the most challenging jobs in the world.
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I didn't become a dad until I was 44 years old when we
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were blessed with the arrival of our beautiful Blake. Nineteen months later, we were blessed again with the arrival of our beautiful Blu.
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I never take for granted how happy and healthy our babies are, but I swear to you, as a parent, you work your ass off in every possible way to ensure your child/children are safe and happy.
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So today is a day for all of us dads & those considered dads by many to take a moment & go 'yeah I got this'.
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Brian opened up on the challenges of being a working parenting as he had to spend most of the day without his little ones.
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The 47-year-old said: "
Father's Day for me involves a full day of work shooting The Salvage Squad. Still, I plan on being home for bedtime & hugs & kisses.
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Also working full time as a parent can be an ABSOLUTE SHIT SHOW of second guessing, doubt & sadness.
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But our children are the reason we do it. Happy Father's Day, everyone
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Brian's friends and fans flooded the comment section with praise and support.
Caroline wrote: "Happy Father's Day. Blake and Blu are so lucky to have you both. Love the pictures."
Deirdre said: "Wishing you and Arthur a Happy Father's Day. It's sooooo obvious how much you both love and adore Blake and Blu."
Emma remarked: "Happy Father's day to both of you. You're amazing fathers to your little girls."
Fiona added: "You both are such great role model. I admire you both so much! Happy Father's Day."
Arthur celebrated the day by bringing Blake out for a day of fun in Dublin.
They started the day by heading to Dublin Castle before going to a live dinosaur show in 3Olympia Theatre.
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