They were born at just over 25 weeks gestation, weighing between 1 pound 6 ounces to 1 pound 11 ounces.

THERE'S always a fanfare when quadruplets or quintuplets are born, but after the cameras stop rolling, looking after five newborns can be physically, mentally and financially draining, according to Veronica Cassidy.

The weakest of five babies born to a Co Wexford couple n Thursday is said to be in a more stable condition today.

The five babies delivered to Wexford woman, Veronica Cassidy, have almost made it through their first day.

Quintuplets - three boys and two girls - have been born in a Dublin maternity hospital.