The first baby of 2018 has been born in Limerick.
A little boy was born at seven seconds past midnight at the University Maternity Hospital.
The hospital also delivered the first baby on Christmas day.
The second new year baby was born in Waterford.
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University Hospital Waterford welcomed two newborn baby girls- one at 12:23 am, and the other at 03:05 am.
While the next baby of the new year was delivered in Wexford at half past 12.
Elsewhere South Tipperary General Hospital welcomed their first baby of the year at 02:55 am.