Ulster Hospital welcomes spooktacular group of Halloween babies

Kathleen McClean and her partner Ricky Orr with their Halloween arrival, Baby Colleen Rose.
-Credit: (Image: South Eastern Trust)


The Ulster Hospital has welcomed a spooktacular group of Halloween babies, with several little ones making their grand entrance into the world today.

Families in the Maternity Unit embraced the day by dressing their newborns in adorable costumes to celebrate their unique Halloween birthdays.

The South Eastern Trust wished congratulations and a lifetime of happiness to the newborns and their families as they marked the occasion.

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Bangor mum, Kathleen McClean who is a Deputy Sister in the Ulster Hospital Emergency Department and her partner Ricky Orr were overjoyed with their Halloween arrival, Baby Colleen Rose.

Kathleen said: “We are ecstatic and over the moon, this is our first baby. We are looking forward to getting home and getting settled and seeing the rest of the family. She is just adorable, we are so lucky.”

Baby Anya MacAllister welcomed to the world on Halloween
Baby Anya MacAllister welcomed to the world on Halloween -Credit:South Eastern Trust

Aoife McShane from Belfast was delighted with the birth of her daughter Anya. Aoife said: “I am so thrilled to welcome Anya into the world on Halloween, it is such a special day.

"To be able to share in the fun and dress her up with her first Halloween costume, it makes this experience even more memorable!”

Baby Leo Ferguson welcomed to the world on Halloween
Baby Leo Ferguson welcomed to the world on Halloween -Credit:South Eastern Trust

Bangor parents Laura and Darren Ferguson also welcomed baby Leo into the world with his first Halloween costume - a memory they both will cherish for many years to come.

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