Caitriona Perry: RTÉ Six One anchor announces birth of baby boy

The Six One host, who is already a proud mom to a three-year old daughter, shared the happy news with her Instagram followers on Tuesday.

She posted a photo of some sweet cards she received from loved ones congratulating her on her new arrival alongside the caption: “Some #goodnews …Delighted to announce the arrival of a beautiful baby boy. Thank you to the amazing doctors and midwives that made sure his safe arrival.

“On #matleave now but will be #backsoon #rtenews #sixone Thanks for all the well wishes and queries.”

Caitriona also added #babyboy #buachaillbeag and #newarrival hashtags.

Friends, coworkers, followers, and others flooded the comments section to wish Caitriona well.

RTÉ 2fm’s Doireann Garrihy wrote: “Huge congratulations Caitriona.”

Primetime host Miriam O’Callaghan said: “Wonderful news – congratulations Caitriona, to you all.”

Actor Jenny Dixon, who plays Kerri-Ann Bishop in Fair City, penned: “Super congratulations.”

While influencer Heidi Higgins chimed in by saying: “Wonderful news Caitriona, congratulations.”

Caitriona announced her pregnancy in April this year after “keen-eyed” viewers noticed her baby bump onscreen and began to offer their congratulations.

After telling her followers, she announced that she was pregnant and thanked them all for their support.

The notoriously private journalist shared a stunning picture of multi-coloured flowers as she wrote: “Just want to say a quick thank you to the many keen-eyed @rtenews viewers who have been in touch with good wishes. That was a great find! “I am sure to have more news later in the year.”

Ms. Perry welcomed her second child, a baby girl in 2019, to the world.

She has presented the Six One since January 2018 after her post as the RTÉ News Washington Correspondent.