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23 Oct 2025

‘Excited to meet our baba’ - Mayo GAA superstar and wife announce baby news

The footballer shared the news on his Instagram, with many taking to the comments to congratulate the pair

‘So excited to meet our baba’ - Mayo GAA Aidan O'Shea shares exciting baby news

Mayo GAA star Aidan O'Shea and Kristin McKenzie Vass

Aidan O’Shea and his wife, Kristin McKenzie-Vass, have shared the exciting news that they are “excited to meet our Baba.”

In stunning photos from the sun swept Elafonissi beach on the Greek island of Crete, the couple are radiating happiness. 

At the time of writing the post had over nine thousand likes and nearly 300 comments wishing the parents-to-be well. 

Childhood friend and retired Mayo GAA goalkeeper, Rob Hennelly, shared five love hearts under the post.

Mayo Aussie Rules star Sarah Rowe was among those to share her congratulations. 

Niamh De Brún-Reid, influencer and wife of Kilkenny hurling star TJ Reid, wished the happy couple congratulations. 

Comedian Jarlath Regan commented "Congratulations lads❤️."

The pair have been together eight years after they met in Dublin in 2017.

They got engaged in the summer of 2023, after the Mayo forward proposed in Ashford Castle, and were married in Kerry last summer. 

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