Doireann Garrihy Embraces Motherhood and Advocates for Youth Social Media Restrictions

Doireann Garrihy, the popular RTÉ 2fm broadcaster and podcaster, has been sharing her journey into motherhood with her daughter, Rosie, born in October 2025. Alongside navigating the joys of modern parenthood, Garrihy has also become a vocal advocate for limiting social media access for young people.

Welcoming Baby Rosie

Doireann Garrihy and her husband, Mark Mehigan, welcomed their daughter, Rosie, in October 2025. The couple announced the birth on Instagram, expressing a love “like this we’ve never known.” Garrihy has since shared updates on her return to radio and the family’s adjustment to life with a newborn.

Following Rosie’s birth, Garrihy and her husband brought their daughter home from the Rotunda maternity hospital, expressing gratitude for the care they received. She noted her daughter’s “tiiiny bit dramatic” entrance into the world, promising to share the full story at a later date.

A Return to 2FM and Family Reunions

Garrihy returned to her drivetime show on RTÉ 2FM earlier in 2025, before commencing maternity leave. Recent photos shared online show baby Rosie meeting her grandmother, Clare, and former 2FM co-hosts, prompting a wave of positive reactions from fans.

Advocating for Social Media Restrictions

While embracing motherhood, Garrihy has also publicly expressed her concerns about the impact of social media on young people. She has advocated for banning social media access for individuals under the age of 16.

Doireann Garrihy resides in Dublin with her husband and daughter.