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First baby of 2021 arrives four seconds after midnight in Dublin

First baby of 2021 arrives four seconds after midnight in Dublin — Brody McWilliams Brown, weighing in at 7lbs 10oz, was born to delighted mum Jennifer McWilliams, and both are doing well. Picture: National Maternity Hospital

Fri, 01 Jan, 2021 - 15:22

Greg Murphy

Dublin's National Maternity Hospital was the first to welcome a new baby in 2021 at four seconds past midnight.

Brody McWilliams Brown, weighing in at 7lbs 10oz, was born to mum Jennifer McWilliams, and both are doing well.

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