Rob Kearney and Jess Redden announce they have had a baby boy

The couple shared the happy news on social media tonight along with a series of photos of their baby boy.

Jess, an influencer and pharmacist, announced in her post that she gave birth to her child on Monday.

“Bobby Brian Kearney – can’t believe there was a world where you didn’t exist, we love you so much little boy,” they wrote in a post on Instagram.

“I don’t think anything could have prepared me for the utter joy of giving birth to our son,” added Jess.

“We’re doing great and taking some time offline to enjoy this newborn bubble I’ve always dreamed of – dreams don’t even compare.”

A number of familiar faces congratulated the couple on their new arrival, including Doireann Garrihy, Joanna Cooper, Simon Zebo and Amy Huberman.

The rugby legend and his wife announced back in February that they were expecting their first child.

Sharing photos showing her then-growing baby bump, Jess wrote, “We have been praying for you.”

Last week Jess admitted it has been the hardest part of her pregnancy journey so far as she has been struggling physically.

Taking to Instagram, the Dublin native said she had just been told she was being initiated in a week and was “a little nervous”.

“Whatever you’re feeling is normal and allowed,” she wrote alongside a photo of her in a bikini holding her baby bump.

“Once I started giving myself permission to feel emotions instead of fighting or resisting them, I actually felt more comfortable with myself.”

Jess said she’s been “so lucky” with her pregnancy so far, but last week she felt the toll.

The new parents tied the knot at Christmas 2021 in a ceremony at St Senan’s Church in Kilrush before celebrating at the five-star Trump International Hotel in Doonbeg, Co Clare.