Doting grandfather whose image went viral finally gets to hold his baby grandson - 15 weeks later

Doting grandfather whose image went viral finally gets to hold his baby grandson - 15 weeks later
Michael Gallagher finally meeting his grandson Faolán for the first time after 15 weeks.

The loving grandfather whose image went viral when he met his first grandson through a window during lockdown has finally got to hold his son's baby after 15 weeks.

The striking picture of Michael Gallagher meeting days-old Faolán through the glass went across the world, appearing on Sky News, CNN, America Today and even on Dr Phil. 

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