As Ireland goes to the polls to vote in the General Election, the Social Democrats leader has welcomed a baby girl.
Taking to Instagram earlier today, Ms Cairns shared a photo from her hospital bed with her new daughter.
In the caption, she said that she and her partner Barry Looney are "completely in love" with the newborn.
The child was born at Cork University Hospital this morning.
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This is the Social Democrats' leader's first child.
Several of the other party leaders have congratulated Ms Cairns on social media.
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris described the arrival as "wonderful news" and wished the family a lifetime of "happiness and good health" in a post on X.
Congratulations @HollyCairnsTD and Barry. Wonderful news. Wishing the three of you a life time of happiness and good health https://t.co/oMi64FAzNA
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) November 29, 2024
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin told Ms Cairns to "cherish and enjoy every moment with your beautiful new baby girl".
Congratulations @HollyCairnsTD and Barry!
Wonderful news.
Cherish and enjoy every moment with your beautiful new baby girl.
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) November 29, 2024
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald also congratulated the family and said the child will bring Ms Cairns' "untold happiness and joy".
❤️ Comhghairdeas, Holly and Barry on the birth of your beautiful baby girl. Such great news!
She will bring you untold happiness and joy.
Wishing you all the very best.
Enjoy these first days. They are some of the most special in life. @HollyCairnsTD https://t.co/dVvSAHX2Va
— Mary Lou McDonald (@MaryLouMcDonald) November 29, 2024
Ms Cairns announced that she was pregnant in June.
Last week, the party's deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan represented the Social Democrats on RTÉ's televised leaders debate.
At the time, Ms Cairns said she was too close to her due date to risk travelling to Dublin.
Feature image: Holly Cairns and other Social Democrats members, Alan Rowlette/© RollingNews.ie
