Perfect time as Eve welcomed into the world in time for Mayo's All-Ireland win

Proud parents Cecelia and Damian Birrane, from Ballina, with their newborn daughter, Eve Samantha, wearing a Mayo jersey.placeholder image
Proud parents Cecelia and Damian Birrane, from Ballina, with their newborn daughter, Eve Samantha, wearing a Mayo jersey. | Local Library

Baby Eve Samantha Birrane from Ballina was born just before the throw-in of the All-Ireland football final on Sunday

It was a case of perfect timing for Eve Samantha Birrane who was welcomed into the world in Mayo University Hospital just in time for the throw-in for the All-Ireland final.

Baby Eve whose parents Cecelia and Damien Birrane hail from Ballina was born on Sunday, July 26 in Mayo University Hospital and made a perfectly timed arrival just before throw-in and bringing a little bit of Mayo magic with her.

Proud mum Cecelia said: “She certainly picked a memorable day to arrive. We like to think she brought a little bit of Mayo magic with her. She's already our little champion and we couldn't be more in love with her.”Irene McNicholas, Assistant Director of Midwifery, Mayo University Hospital also extended her best wishes to the family.

“On behalf of everyone in the maternity unit, we'd like to congratulate Cecelia and Damian on the safe arrival of their beautiful baby girl. It was a lovely occasion for all involved, and we wish the family every happiness as they begin this exciting new chapter together.”

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