RTE star Maura Fay welcomes first child with partner
RTE Radio One star Maura Fay has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with partner Ciarán McKenna. The Meath native shared the news on Instagram with a hospital photo, captioning it: “The strongest arms carrying our greatest adventure home.” She and her newborn have now returned home.
Key Takeaways
- RTE presenter Maura Fay and partner Ciarán McKenna have welcomed their first child, a baby girl.
- Fay posted a heartwarming Instagram snap of McKenna carrying their newborn home from hospital.
- She first shared her pregnancy news in March 2026 and said they had returned home with the baby.
- Colleagues and friends, including Miriam O’Callaghan and Johnny Smacks, publicly congratulated the couple.
Who is the RTE star welcoming a first child?
Maura Fay is a Meath native who joined RTE Radio 1’s flagship mid-morning programme Today as a reporter in 2024. Before that, she spent six years helping build The 2 Johnnies Podcast, one of Ireland’s most successful shows.
According to Extra.ie, Fay previously stepped away from the podcast because of travel demands and other work commitments. Johnny Smacks later said she helped take the show from a spare room to Ireland’s number one podcast. Fans were delighted when she made a surprise return as a guest last month, sharing excitement about the next chapter in her life.
How did Maura Fay announce the baby news?
Fay revealed that she had given birth and had returned home with their newborn. On Instagram, she shared a photo showing Ciarán McKenna walking through hospital corridors while carrying their baby girl in a car seat.
Her caption read: “The strongest arms carrying our greatest adventure home.” Friends, colleagues and fans quickly filled the comments with love and congratulations, turning the post into a warm public celebration of the couple’s first child.
When did the RTE presenter share her pregnancy?
Fay first told followers she was expecting in March 2026. EVOKE reports she shared a clip of their first scan and a picture of a baby grow, writing: “Coming soon: tiny human, big chaos.” She had already revealed they were expecting a baby girl and was flooded with well wishes from well-known co-stars.
Among those offering congratulations were Miriam O’Callaghan, who wrote, “How exciting, huge congratulations to you both,” and former 2 Johnnies colleague Johnny Smacks, who said, “Congrats you two, let the fun begin.” Emma Power and DJ Fergal D’Arcy also sent tributes, with D’Arcy saying he had known Fay for more than 20 years and believed she would be “the world’s best mum.”
The birth marks a major personal milestone for the RTE star after her move into Radio 1 reporting and her ongoing ties to Irish entertainment. For more celebrity baby announcements and showbiz updates, follow BlasterPost’s Celebrity Breaking News coverage.