Baby joy for Nicky and Georgina

Westlife star Nicky Byrne and wife Georgina Ahern - daughter of former Taoiseach Bertie- have welcomed a baby daughter today.

The singer made the announcement via his Twitter account, tweeting: "Our beautiful baby girl

Gia was born today at 10.30am."

"She is absolutely beautiful, just like her mommy! We are thrilled."

Our beautiful Baby Girl
Gia..
Was born today at 1030am
She is absolutely beautiful,just like her mommy! We are thrilled
Nico,G,Rocco & Jay

— Nicky Byrne (@NickyByrne) October 23, 2013

The couple, who married in 2003, already raise twin boys Rocco and Jay (6).

The baby is the fifth grandchild for the former Taoiseach.

Huge congrats to @GginaAhernByrne & @nickybyrneoffic on the arrival of their little princess Gia 👸
Amazing news !! Can't wait to see her !!

— Shane Filan (@ShaneFilan) October 23, 2013