DAVE KEARNEY and wife Becca Mehigan are expecting their first child as their year of major life changes continues. The pair started a new journey in January by moving stateside as he joined The Chicago Hounds after spending his whole career at Leinster . And now it turns out that Becca is halfway through her pregnancy as they look forward to starting a family together.
Sharing a few photos that displayed her growing bump, she wrote: "Halfway to meeting our little Chicago Cub." Dave's rugby legend brother Rob was quick to react to the heartwarming Instagram post as he commented several love hearts. RTE showbiz star Doireann Garrihy also expressed her delight, adding: "The most gorgeous news.
So thrilled for you both xx." Doireann is of course engaged to Becca's cousin Mark Mehigan. Although Dave is based in the US these days, he did make headlines earlier this month for the latest Dublin-based business venture he, Rob and fellow Leinster greats Jamie Heaslip and Sean O'Brien have pursued.
The rugby quartet already owned several pubs around the capital including Lemon & Duke and The Bridge 1859 in conjunction with well-known publican Noel Anderson. But they've added McSorley's of Ranelagh to their portfolio. It is believed they shelled out in the region of €5.
5 million to add McSorley's to their stable. Anderson spoke on behalf of the group, entitled Grand Slam Bars, upon the completion of their latest acquisition. He assured regular customers of the D6 boozer that they wouldn't be tinkering around with what is already one of Dublin's most popular drinking establishments.
He said: “We understand what McSorley’s means to its customers, and the special place it occupies in Ranelagh and beyond. "We fully intend to maintain that, to keep the special heart and soul of McSorley’s intact. "So we can assure customers there won’t be any major changes taking place.
FOOTBALL legends Tony Cascarino, Stuart Pearce, Andy Reid and Neil O'Riordan will join The Irish Sun’s first live football preview event on Tuesday September 3 ahead of the Republic of Ireland v England match in The Aviva that weekend. Goals Live 2024, in association with TonyBet and hosted by well-known sports commentator Dave McIntyre, promises to be an evening of entertainment, discussion, analysis and lively debate as the panel delves into the upcoming big match between football rivals the Republic of Ireland and England. The event, which is for over 18s only, will take place in The Camden, Dublin 2, from 6.
15pm – 9pm. The ticket includes a complimentary drink for attendees and each ticketholder will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a pair of match tickets to the big game in the Aviva on Saturday September 7. Tickets are just €5 and available to purchase HERE .
"You don’t need to fix what certainly isn’t broken." He then thanked the previous owners the Murray family and 'all the team who made McSorley’s such a special pub.' There are 25 members of staff in McSorley’s, so their group are now employing over 200 across all of their Dublin pubs.
On Instagram the elder Kearney brother quoted the famous 'Paddy Pintman' by quipping: "We got at it again...
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.!! "Proud to take on this iconic Dublin pub with a great group of partners.".
