Kerry football legend Colm Cooper and wife Céitílís welcome their first baby

The five-time All-Ireland winner's big news was welcomed by East Kerry GAA on socials

Céitílís Ní Bheaglaoich and Colm Cooper got married at Séipéal an Carraige in Baile na nGall in January last year. Picture: Golden Moments Wedding Photography & Film

On-the-pitch accolades and acclaim are nothing new to former Kerry county footballer Colm Cooper: five All-Irelands, four National League titles, an All-Ireland Club Championship medal with Dr Crokes, seven Kerry Senior Football Championships, and eight All-Star Awards, to be precise.

But it all pales in comparison to the most prestigious title of all, given to Cooper and wife Céitílís: new parents, as welcomed by East Kerry GAA on their social media platforms, and the county's wider football community.