WESTLIFE star Shane Filan has shared a rare snap with his daughter as she's celebrating a major milestone. The singer has been married to his wife Gillian for 20 years and they are parents to their daughter Nicole, 18, and sons Patrick, 15, and Shane Junior, 14. Shane's eldest child Nicole, who recently finished secondary school, turned 19 today.

The Sligo native took to Instagram to pay tribute to his beloved daughter on her birthday. The 45-year-old posted a holiday snap of himself, Nicole and Gillian all huddled in close. Shane looked dapper wearing a pair of black shorts with a black polo t-shirt and khaki green shoes.

Nicole stunned in a pink and orange floral print skirt and matching top. While Gillian had a colourful mini dress on. Shane captioned his post: "Happy 19th birthday Nicole.

" Gillian also shared a gorgeous photo of Nicole posing wearing a yellow frilly maxi dress. She wrote: "How are you 19 already Nicole. Happy birthday.

" Shane's friends and fans couldn't believe Nicole's age as they flooded the comment section with birthday messages. Westlife star Kian Egan 's wife Jodi Albert said: "Happy birthday Coley! You lil beauty." Christina wrote: "If Nicole is 19.

.. how old am i??? Happy birthday Nicole.

" Angie commented: "Can’t believe she is 19! Happy birthday to Nicole! Hope you have a great family day!" Louise added: "How is she 19 lol. Happy birthday Nicole. Have a great day.

" The family-of-five recently took a well deserved break and went on a week long ho.