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Westlife toast Shane Filan's baby boy

29 March 2010: By 3am's Clemmie Moodie and Danielle Lawler

Talk about wetting the baby's head in style... the Westlife lads hit the appropriately named aqua Kyoto in London to toast Shane Filan's baby boy - and got through an impressive £2,000 worth of cocktails.

We're told: "They were singing songs in honour of Shane's lad."

Source: mirror.co.uk

No panic says Shane as new baby arrives two weeks early

30 January 2010: [Published 27 January] Twelve days early and catching his parents by surprise, Shane Filan junior made the sort of entrance his famous dad would have been proud of.

"He certainly didn't keep us waiting. He wasn't due until early February, and up until 8 p.m. last Friday there was no sign he was on his way. But an hour and a half later, he was here," Westlife's Shane told THE SLIGO CHAMPION, describing the early arrival of his third child, a brother for Nicole (4) and Patrick (18 months).

"There was no panic or anything like that, but we certainly weren't expecting it. Gillian started having pains at about eight o'clock, we went straight to Sligo General, and the baby was born exactly one hour and thirty-four minutes later," he explained.

Weighing in at 6 lbs 9 ounces, the new arrival will be named Shane Peter, after both his father and grandfather. The couple's first son was named Patrick Michael, after Gillian's dad.

"It's a family tradition to name children after fathers and grandfathers, so we're just following that really. I suppose I've always wanted a son named Shane, so I'm thrilled about that," the singer added.

He was singing the praises of the staff in the maternity department at Sligo General, who made sure everything went very smoothly.

"They were all fantastic. Our gynaecologist, Dr. Heather Langan, made sure all ran smoothly, and midwife, Carol, who helped deliver Shane, was a real angel. Everything happened so quickly, and we were all really well looked after," Shane added.

With three children under five years of age, it will be a busy household, particularly as Shane has a hectic summer schedule of concerts lined up with Westlife.

"We'll certainly have our hands full for a while, but we love it," he said. And is that the full set?

"You'd better ask Gillian that question --it certainly is for now!"

Source: Sligo Champion. Credits: Jim Gray. Photo: Carl Brennan

Blog From Shane

28 January 2010: Hi guys, Gillian, Nicole, Patrick and I are delighted to welcome our new son Shane Peter Filan into the world. He was born 9.34pm last Friday night 22nd of Jan and he weighed 6'9.

Both mum and baby came home on Sunday evening and doing really well. We want say a massive thank you for all your support and well wishes on the website. I've been logging on every day and the messages have been great!

Me and the guys are back to work in a couple of weeks so I'll see all of you soon. Can't wait for the new single and of course the tour!

Thanks again guys and Shane Jnr says hi!!

Love always

Shane Snr

Source: westlife.com

New Dad Shane In Dash To Help Haiti

25 January 2010: Proud Dad Shane Filan welcomed the newest addition to his clan, baby Shane Peter into the world this weekend - but it seems the Westlife star won't have much time to bond with the young tot.

The Diary can reveal the singer will have to leave his new arrival and namesake in the capable hands of wife Gillian, while he and bandmates, Nicky Byrne, Cian Egan and Mark Feehily take to the studio to lend their vocals to Simon Cowell's new charity single, a remake of REM's Everybody Hurts.

The foursome are expected to jet out in the coming days to begin recording the single in London, which the media mogul is hoping to have on the shelves as early as next week, in a bid to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Among those signed up to join the Flying Without Wings singers is Susan Boyle, Leona Lewis, Robbie Williams and Cheryl Cole.

And while Shane is reluctant to leave his new bundle of joy so soon, a family insider explained how the generous star was determined to do whatever he could for those in need.

"He's hoping to go ahead with the single as long as he and the boys don't have to go any further than London to record it," he explained.

"Then, naturally, he'll be taking some time off to spend with his family."

Shane and Gillian's third child was born shortly after 9.30pm on Friday, weighing in at 6lb 9oz.

Source: herald.ie

Congratulations Shane

25 January 2010: We're very pleased to announce that Shane and Gillian are the proud parents of a new baby boy!

Shane Peter Filan was born at 9.34pm on Friday 22nd January weighing 6 pounds 9oz. Mother and baby are doing very well and Shane is extremely happy and proud!

Source: westlife.com

Baby Joy For Westlife’s Shane

24 January 2010: WESTLIFE star Shane Filan has become a father for the third time.

The pop star made a last-minute dash to Sligo General Hospital with his wife, Gillian, where she gave birth to a bouncing baby boy.

The newborn, which the couple are naming Shane Peter Filan after his boyband father, was born shortly after 9.30pm on Friday, weighing in at 6lbs 9oz.

A close family friend explained: "Shane and Gillian are over the moon with their new arrival. They're thrilled it's a boy and have decided to call him after his dad, which Shane is chuffed about.

”Both mom and baby are both doing great, although it was a last-minute dash to get to the hospital.

"The labour only took an hour-and-a-half so it was a close call but their doctor, Dr Heather Langan was great. She made sure everything ran smoothly and mom and baby were well looked after."

The couple already have a daughter Nicole and son Patrick, but Shane had always said he had planned to add to the clan.

It marks a bright start to 2010 after the group suffered several blows last year, including the tragic deaths of Nicky Byrne's father Nicky Senior and Stephen Gately.

Source: independent.ie

Shane Gets Good News

12 July 2009: (published on 7 July 2009) SHANE Filan's wife Gillian gave him a surprise present for his 30th - by revealing she's pregnant with baby number three.

Gillian, 30, broke the news to her happy husband just minutes before his birthday bash at their house in Sligo at the weekend.

The couple already have one girl Nicole, aged three, and a boy Patrick, aged ten months.

Paddy Power Bookies are already betting 4/1 that the couple will name their third born - Michael after the recently deceased 'King of Pop'.

A spokesperson for Paddy Power said: "Shane is huge Michael Jackson fan. He often performed the famous moonwalk at school in his younger years. Michael is also the name of Gillian's father and brother so it would be a fitting tribute to all the Michael's if the couple chose the name!"

And the bookies are also offering alternatives should the little nipper be a girl. Michael is 14/1 while Michaela is 33/1. Other names on the bookies list include Peter, after Shane's dad and brother at 12/1 and Nicky after Shane's band-mate at 25/1. It's 50/1 that the couple name their new addition Louis, after music mogul Louis Walsh.

Should baby number three decide they want to follow dad into the limelight, bookies Paddy Power are betting 25/1 that they top the charts before their 21st birthday!

Shane was joined by his Westlife bandmates in an impromptu gig for the 150 guests at his birthday bash.

Security men guarded the front gates and a marquee was set up for the party in the back garden.

Source: Sligo Weekender

The Insider

12 July 2009: (published on 7 July 2009) There are some startling odds being given this week that Westlife star Shane Filan and his wife Gillian will name their third baby after the King of Pop.

The happy couple have just announced that they'll be welcoming the new addition to the family next January. The pair - parents to Nicole (3) and 10-month-old Patrick - confirmed the news during Shane's 30th birthday bash in Sligo last weekend.

Now bookies are giving odds of 4/1 that Shane, a massive Jackson fan, will name the baby Michael after the late Michael Jackson.

Michael is also the name of Gillian's father and her brother.

Source: Insider (on herald.ie site)

West Wishes to Shane

12 July 2009: (published on 7 July 2009) Pop sensations Westlife celebrated band member Shane Filan's 30th birthday with a huge party in Co Sligo at the weekend!

Shane hosted a bash for his bandmates, friends and family to mark his big 3-0 at his mansion in Carraroe.

The massive party, which kicked off on Saturday evening, continued well into the early hours of yesterday morning.

Bandmates Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily all gathered for the bash along with Shane's family and friends at his €2 million house.

Shane has no problem accomodating hundreds of guests as the house which he describes as a "mini-castle" - complete with a tower and turret - is 10.000 square feet in size.

He has kept the third storey of his house as a massive party room of 3.000 square feet.

The birthday bash follows just days after the band met up in the recording studio last week for their first day of work after taking a year off.

The band will jet to Los Angeles shortly where they will begin work with a host of new producers and songwriters.

However, they've made it known that they are not in a rush to release a new album this year.

"They want this album to be full of original songs - if they don't get the right songs, it may be next year before they release it," said a source.

Source: The Irish Star – Credits: Villy at westlife.gr - Thanks to Maya and Chrissy for the scan

Here’s Your Birthday Present: Baby No. 3

12 July 2009: (published on 6 July 2009) - SHANE Filan's wife gave him a surprise present for his 30th birthday - by revealing she's pregnant for the third time.

Gorgeous Gillian, 30, broke the news to her Westlife hubby just before his birthday bash.

The pop sensation couldn't wait to spread the news to stunned guests after he blew out the candles on his cake.

Shane staged a spectacular champagne celebration at his sprawling Sligo mansion for special guests.

And he even joined his Westlife bandmates in an impromptu gig for the 150 guests.

The Irish Daily Mirror was invited along for the big night as Shane revealed in a speech: "My wife Gillian has been asking me a lot about what I'd like for my birthday. I just told her to surprise me.

"I thought she was going to get me a watch or something. But she has definitely surprised me - by telling me she is pregnant with our third child."

Shane's family and friends burst into huge applause and hit the dance floor in celebration as the star toasted the good news with a glass of champagne.

As the drinks continued to flow Shane told the Irish Daily Mirror: "I'm absolutely delighted with the news. Gillian and I decided to announce it tonight as a surprise for everyone.

"The baby is due in January and we are both so excited. I feel like I am on top of the world. Tonight is the perfect night to celebrate. "Gillian has gone to so much effort to plan everything and it's been a great party."

The couple already have a daughter Nicole, three, and 10-month-old son Patrick but Shane has always said he was planning to add to the clan. Gillian converted their six-bedroom mansion into a spectacular party zone on Saturday.

And a team of top chiefs, waiters and cocktail bar staff were drafted in to cater for guests who were served unlimited champagne, cocktails and wine as birthday boy Shane mingled.

Then the singer's bandmates Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily joined him on stage and performed their first concert together in over a year.

As the stars belted out hits including World Of Our Own, Flying Without Wings and You Raise Me Up, their partners - Georgina Ahern, Gillian Filan, Jodi Albert and Mark's boyfriend Kevin McDaid - danced in front of the stage.

Source: Paul Martin at The Irish Star – Credits: Villy at westlife.gr - Thanks to Maya and Chrissy for the scan

Baby Joy: Shane Gets Good News For His Birthday

12 July 2009: (published on 6 July 2009) Westlife frontman Shane Filan has revealed that he is preparing for a third edition to his family.

Shane's wife Gillian told her husband the news just before his 30th birthday party at their Sligo mansion. And the singer announced that his childhood sweetheart was pregnant after he blew out the candles on his birthday cake in front of 150 guests. In a speech, the singer said that he was bowled over by the news.

"My wife Gillian has been asking me a lot about what I'd like for my birthday. I thought she was going to get me a watch or something," Shane said.

"But she has definitely surprised me - by telling me she is pregnant with our third child."

The crowd burst into cheers and then hit the dance floor in celebration. Shane's Westlife bandmates then hit the stage for an impromptu gig, performing their hits World of Our Own and Flying Without Wings.

The Filans already have one daughter, Nicole (3), and a 10-month-old son Patrick. "I'm absolutely delighted," said Shane.

Source: herald.ie – credits: Claire Murphy

A Special Announcement from Shane

12 July 2009: (published on 6 July 2009) Hi everyone

I know a lot of you have already heard the rumours, but I wanted to confirm to you myself that Gillian and I are expecting another baby.

We’ve been keeping it a complete secret from everyone for a while, and made the announcement at my 30th birthday party on Saturday. The baby’s due early next year and we’re completely over the moon about it. The thought of becoming a dad for the third time is just amazing!

Thanks, as always, for all your support

Shane x

Source: westlife.com

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