RTE Fair City star Rebecca Grimes posed alongside her rarely-seen husband for their first Christmas with their newborn.
The actress, best known for playing Hayley Collins in the popular RTE soap, and her husband Paul Donegan tied the knot in 2023.
The happy couple’s first child arrived only weeks ago– just in time to begin celebrating their first Christmas as a family of three.
Their baby girl, Dara, was brought home from the hospital five days ago and the couple have been keeping fans up-to-date on their journey.
Yesterday, Rebecca’s husband, Paul took to his Instagram to share the first heartwarming snap of the family together.
The couple look overjoyed as they posed for the holiday themed photo.
Rebecca grinned widely as she stunned in a Dunnes Stores Christmas cardigan and embraced her newborn, cradling her in one arm.
Paul sat behind his wife and child where he had one hand on his wife.
Meanwhile, the couple’s baby daughter looked adorable clad in cream knit wear.
Paul captioned the heartfelt post: “Hallmark Christmas picture.”
Friends and fans raced to his comment section to gush over the little one.
Mary wrote: “Oh she’s so dotie.”
Nick said: “Oh my heart.”
Laura commented: “Gorgeous.”
Following the birth of their baby, Rebecca took to Instagram to make the heartfelt announcement to fans.
The TV star posted a heartwarming snap of their baby girl, Dara, to her Instagram.
Rebecca was overjoyed with her new arrival as she said: “Early Christmas Present.
BABY JOY
“Baby Girl Dara Donegan arrived last week. We are so completely in love.”
She then joked: “And now all the heartburn makes sense. #Hairybaby #StormDara.”
The RTE star’s fans and friends all flocked to the comments to gush over the sweet post and congratulate her.
Clare said: “Absolutely delighted for you she is beautiful.”
Paula wrote: “Congratulations, she is beautiful. Enjoy every minute.”
Yuliya gushed: “Awhhh!!! Congratulations!!! She’s absolutely perfect!!!”
Jules commented: “Omg Grimsey! She’s so beautiful!!! Congratulations! Welcome to the world little Dara!”
