Tallafornia star Kelly Donegan welcomes the birth of baby boy
Former Tallafornia star Kelly Donegan has welcomed the birth of her second child after the arrival of a baby boy.
Baby Jesse was welcomed into the world by Kelly and her husband Alex Hermann at The Coombe in Dublin.
In 2023, the Dublin mum gave birth to her first child, daughter Cherry, but has now added another member to her growing family.
Taking to Instagram, the former reality TV star wrote: 'Wasn't expecting you to arrive so fast, but you were clearly determined to make an entrance. You burst into our lives and split our already full hearts right open.
"I never pictured myself with kids - and now I can't imagine life without them. I feel so lucky to have been the ship that brought you into the world."
Kelly Donegan. Photo: Instagram
News in 90 Seconds - July 24th
"Everyone keeps saying this little boy is going to be my healing… and honestly, I believe it.
"Massive love to the staff at The Coombe. I put my trust in you during one of the most vulnerable moments of my life, and you made my VBAC happen - 3.5 hours, I still can't believe it. I couldn't speak more highly of the care and motivation I received.
"Welcome to the madness, Jesse.'
Kelly's pregnancy journey has been had its ups and downs with the Dubliner previously revealing that she had been hospitalised
"Today marks exactly 30 days of posting something each and every day, little did I expect to be waking up in the hospital after an abnormal bleed,' she updated followers earlier this week.
Kelly Donegan and her husband Alex. Photo: Instagram
"Thankfully I'm heading home but, looks like we are at the very start of the finish line, I'm both terrified and excited! I just keep saying I'm going to meet my baby very soon.'
Earlier this year, Kelly married partner Alex at what she described as a 'quiet little chaotic ceremony' in the capital.
The pair announced their engagement back in 2022 after Alex popped the question at Central Park in New York City.
'We have been through so much together as a couple and as individuals; and grown into such a beautiful team,' she said at the time.
"The yin to my yang, the spicy to my icy, the moon to my sun.
"I couldn't imagine my life without my best friend. I love you Mr Hermann, an easy yes!!"
At the ceremony, the newlyweds stunned with Kelly donning an ivory-coloured satin midi dress for the big occasion.
The 36-year-old is best known for appearing on TV3's Tallafornia back in 2011.
Following her time on TV, Kelly moved on into the fitness world where she released her own book, Build Your Own Body.
She is now a podcaster and co-hosts Was Your Ma on Telly alongside actor and pal Amilia Keating.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm horrified', says Nicola Coughlan as she shares poignant message to fans after raising over €500k for Gaza charity
DERRY Girls star Nicola Coughlan has pledged £10,000 of her own money to Gaza aid charities while also managing to raise an additional €500,000. The popular actress has been vocal about the conflict in the Middle East since it erupted in October 2023. Advertisement 2 Nicola Coughlan has raised over €500k for a Gaza aid charity Credit: Getty Images 2 She took to her Instagram to express her horror at the scenes in Gaza Over the weekend the Bridgerton star took to her Instagram to directly call on politicians to take further action against Israel. In a video on her Instagram she said: "I, like many of you, am completely horrified by the images coming out of Gaza, watching innocent children being starved to death, and people being starved to death. 'The government here in the UK, Keir Starmer, is doing nothing about it, ignoring it, acting like it's not happening. "There's just a level of inhumanity in this situation which I have never witnessed the like in my life. Advertisement read more on Nicola Coughlan 'I will get the ball rolling, and I will match donations to Medical Aid for Palestinians for up to £10,000." She continued: "So, please donate and share because I've never witnessed anything more horrific in my life. "As an Irish person, I grew up learning about the occupation of my own country… Killing of innocent people is never right.' The Galway woman has now helped Medical Aid for Palestine raise over €500,000 – at the time of publishing they have collectively raised €544,172. Advertisement Most read in News TV Nicola's fundraiser has been supported by dozens of her celebrity friends including; Jameela Jamill, Susan Sarandon, Emma D'Arcy and Luke Newton. This isn't the star's first time dabbling in charitable causes as across two previous collections she raised €70,000 and €1.7million respectively with proceeds going to Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF), ActionAid UK, and Medical Aid For Palestine. RTE star slams Nicola Coughlan Ahead of one of her fundraisers last year, Nicola opened up on why it is so important for her and other public figures to speak up about Gaza. She told Stellar: "Obviously I'm Irish and we have such a connection with Palestine and always have. Advertisement "I can remember Palestinian flags waving up and down Shop Street when I was in university. There's such a connection there 'I think in terms of US politicians, they have brought the peace process here. " She added: "A lot of people look to Joe Biden going, you're very proud of your Irish roots so it'd be great if you could use that and apply it to the same situation that would help people who are in need. 'There's so many eyes on me right now and some may say who cares what an actress thinks and I say yeah you're right, but hopefully I can raise money for people in need.' Advertisement
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Viewers outraged at Bonnie Blue claiming she is a ‘community worker' as she sleeps with 1,000 men in explosive new doc
VIEWERS have been left outraged at Bonnie Blue after she claimed she was a "community worker" while sleeping with 1,000 men in a new documentary. Her brazen antics were laid bare in her new fly-on-the-wall Channel 4 documentary, 1,000 Men And Me: The Story . Advertisement 2 Bonnie Blue left viewers outraged in her new documentary Credit: Bonnie has been slammed once again for announcing her next sick stunt 2 She was blasted by viewers for trying to 'normalise the behaviour' Credit: Instagram/@bonnie_blue_xox The shocking documentary revealed behind-the-scenes footage for She ended the challenge having had sex with 1057 men, But viewers were left outraged after the former OnlyFans model referred to herself as a "community worker". One said it was "disgusting" while another said on X that the whole documentary was a "disgrace". Advertisement Many others took offence to her comment that her sex acts were a "community service". Angry viewers blasted her for "trying to normalise this behaviour" by influencing "impressionable" teenagers. Hundreds of users also expressed their disdain that the documentary was even being aired on TV. One wrote: "Why the hell is Channel 4 showing a documentary about Bonnie Blue....1000 Men & Me." Advertisement Most read in News TV Another commented: " This #bonnieblue documentary is absolutely depressing. " She could have had a dance career. I feel like I'm losing my mind watching this. " But Bonnie's shock claim to fame - She has even been branded as dangerous for women as toxic masculinity influencer Advertisement
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Hollyoaks star reveals he's engaged to girlfriend after getting down on one knee in Ibiza
HOLLYOAKS fans had a reason to celebrate with fan favourite David Tag announcing he had proposed to his girlfriend. The actor, who played Sylver McQueen on the soap until 2022, shared he had taken his girlfriend to Ibiza for a getaway before getting down on one knee. 6 David proposed to his longtime love at sunset in Ibiza Credit: Instagram / davidtagofficial 6 The couple have been together since 2019 Credit: Instagram / davidtagofficial 6 Sylver McQueen was a fan favourite during his run from 2018 to 2022 Credit: Channel4 Taking girlfriend Abi Harrison to a lookout spot at sunset, David made her turnaround to look at the view before dropping to his knee behind her. Noticing something was up, Abi turned around and immediately said yes, with the pair embracing as the sun went down. In a collection of photos on Instagram, David shared the happy moment, as well as a look at the square-cut diamond ring as they celebrated. He wrote alongside the pic: "This years Ibiza turned out to be a bit more eventful than normal." READ MORE HOLLYOAKS Friends and fans alike were quick to swarm the pair with celebratory messages, congratulating them on their upcoming nuptials. James Sutton, who plays John-Paul McQueen, led the celebrations with a simple: "YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️" Isabelle Smith, who plays Frankie Osbourne, added: "congratulations !!! ❤️❤️❤️" "Congratulations both of you! Amazing news ❤️," added another follower, while a fourth wrote: "About time lad 🤣 congratulations 🥳" Most read in TV Abi and David have been together since 2019, with the couple going on to have two children together over the past six years. The pair had been together less than a year when they decided to move in together due to the Covid lockdown. Hollyoaks' David Tag reveals he's opening his own gym after struggling to find work after being killed off soap- Their first baby boy, Reuben, was born in 2021, with the couple welcoming their second child - another boy named Kaspar - in 2023. David joined Hollyoaks in 2018 as Sylver, part of the ever-growing McQueen family. The adopted brother of Goldie McQueen, he arrived in Chester having spent 18 years in prison after being accused of murdering Goldie's abusive biological father. He went on to marry cousin Mercedes McQueen in 2019, and later killed his adoptive mother Breda – who turned out to be a serial killer. In the four years he lived in the Hollyoaks village, Sylver found himself consistently in tricky situations: discovering he had a daughter, who later tried to make Mercedes look mentally unwell in order to gain his affection, ending up in a coma when that went wrong, before eventually dying in a building collapse. Since leaving the show, David has launched his own fitness business and appearing in indie flick, Departures. 6 Abi was proposed to with a stunning square cut diamond ring Credit: Instagram / davidtagofficial 6 The sweet moment was caught on camera Credit: Instagram / davidtagofficial 6 David left Hollyoaks in 2022 as part of a dramatic building collapse Credit: ITV
