Daniel and Majella O'Donnell have welcomed their first grandson as Majella's daughter Siobhán gave birth to a bouncing baby boy just before midnight on Wednesday.

Grandad Daniel, who is affectionately known as Wee Daniel, may now be renamed Big Daniel as his new grandson has been given the name as his middle name!

Majella was delighted to share the news that Siobhán and dad Gavin have chosen to name their new arrival Archie Daniel Thomas.

Majella O’Donnell with her baby grandson

Archie arrived at 11:51pm on Wednesday night, weighing a healthy 7lbs 5ozs. Archie joins big sister Olivia, who is two years old.

Daniel says that the past few days have been magical, and the whole family is thrilled to welcome little Archie Daniel Thomas.

The family has received well wishes from fans across the globe who have congratulated the doting parents and grandparents on the arrival of the newest member of their family.