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The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
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 2 Brian Dowling celebrated his first Father's Day as a dad-of-two Credit: Instagram 2 Brian had to work on Father's Day Credit: Instagram The couple's second child Blu was born on June 23, 2024, making this year their first Let's go to Father's Day 2025!! " 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. read more on brian dowling " I didn't become a dad until I was 44 years old when we @gourounlian were blessed with the arrival of our beautiful Blake. Nineteen months later, we were blessed again with the arrival of our beautiful Blu. " 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. " So today is a day for all of us dads & those considered dads by many to take a moment & go 'yeah I got this'. " Brian opened up on the challenges of being a working parenting as he had to spend most of the day without his little ones. read more on the irish sun 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. " Also working full time as a parent can be an ABSOLUTE SHIT SHOW of second guessing, doubt & sadness. Brian Dowling celebrates his birthday " But our children are the reason we do it. Happy Father's Day, everyone ." 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.
The Irish Sun
18 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘We love you dearly', gushes Storm Keating in heartfelt message to Ronan as Brian pens tribute to Arthur on Father's Day
STORM Keating gushed over her husband Ronan as Brian Dowling doted over hubby Arthur in a Father's Day tribute. From doting messages to remembering parents who have passed, Instagram was flooded with all sorts of touching tributes this Father's Day. 7 Irish celebs celebrated their husbands and fathers on social media today Credit: Instagram 7 Some shared hilarious intimate moments Credit: Instagram 7 Other celebs opted to share more heartwarming moments with their loved ones Credit: Instagram 7 Many celebs gushed over the men in their life Credit: Instagram Many marked the occasion by sharing throwback snaps, gushing over loved ones or just enjoying a nice lunch out, and many of Ireland's celebs shared how they celebrated their dads on social media. In an emotional tribute to his husband The dad-of-two shared a series of heartwarming snaps that saw his family having a nice duvet day - while Brian got ready for work. Brian wrote: "Let's go to Father's Day 2025!! To think this time last year, Blu wasn't in our arms yet. read more on father's day "Being a dad is honestly one of the best blessings in life and also one of the most challenging jobs in the world. I didn't become a dad until I was 44 years old when we @gourounlian were blessed with the arrival of our beautiful Blake. "Nineteen months later, we were blessed again with the arrival of our beautiful Blu. 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." Also marking the day was former Miss Ireland, Rosanna shared a bunch of recent photos of Wes, some of the pictures saw him enjoying time in the sun and Wes doting over the couple's three kids. Most read in Celebrity Rosanna penned a heartfelt message writing: "Happy Father's Day to our superstar dad @wesquirke and the best dad/Bambam in the whole world! We all love you so much @cdebinsta. "Of course, it's not the easiest or happiest day for everyone. Sending love to those that need it the most today." Vogue Williams new book release Additionally gushing over her husband, was Storm shared a series of snaps of her husband along with photos of her own dad. Ronan doted over all five of his kids as he posed in one black and white snap alongside his two eldest. 7 Rosanna wrote a heartfelt message to her husband Wes Credit: Instagram She wrote: "It's the way you love them all. The way you listen. The way you make them laugh and the way you bring the fun. It's the way you can be a best friend but not at the detriment to being the parent. "The way you miss them when they're not around. But the way you are always there when they need you to be. Happy Father's Day baby @rokeating You're the best dad and we all love you so dearly for it." In another heart warming tribute, former Saturday's singer The pair could barely contain their excitement as they grinned wide while embracing each-other for the snap in a pub. 7 Storm Keating composed a short poem for her singer husband Credit: Instagram Sharing the image with fans, Una wrote: "Happy Father's day." Virgin Media star Glenda shared a gorgeous throwback snap of the pair where they both brandished novelty face masks. Sharing her photos, Glenda wrote: "Forever my number one". In a similar vein to other celebrity Father's Day posts, In one adorable snap Vogue shared, Spencer could be seen fast asleep curled up beside the couple's youngest son, Otto. She also shared a hilarious snap of Spencer embracing their daughter, Gigi who looked confused as to what her dad was doing. Sharing the series of photos, Vogue wrote: "Happy Father's Day @spencermatthews we love you so much. What fun we have." 7 Some celebs shared major throwback snaps to mark Father's Day Credit: Instagram
