Published Date:
10 June 2009
The names Ursula, Austin, Shannon, Karla, Eoghan and Kerrie Conway may become some of the best known from this area in years to come after a worldwide frenzy of publicity surrounding the birth of Ireland's first sextuplets.
Dad Austin and mum Nula, from Dunamore near Cookstown, had the miraculous babies 14 weeks early on Friday last at the Royal Maternity Hospital Belfast and undertake to raise their children in the spotlight of attention that has fallen upon them.
But what advice or encouragement can the good people of Dungannon offer the new parents? The TYRONE TIMES hit the streets to find out what you think...
"Six for the price of one," joked Dungannon man Paddy Hughes. "I believe that it is the first time this has happened in Ireland and will obviously change the lives of their parents and family forever.
"Obviously they will make some money out of the photos, sponsorship and it won't be long before some companies - nappies and other baby products - beat a path to their door for advertising purposes.
"There must be something in the air down in Galbally! I would not be able to deal with all those kids at my age, maybe at any age! The parents will surely need all the support that they can get from their network of family and friends."
Just like Paddy, Marie and Ellie Oliver from Coalisland offered their heartfelt congratulations to the parents, grandparents and family of the Conway Sextuplets.
"I hadn't heard anything about the birth of the sextuplets but to have that many babies in just five minutes is incredible," Marie told the TIMES.
Read the full story in this week's issue of the TYRONE TIMES - the country's fastest growing weekly newspaper
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Last Updated:
10 June 2009 12:20 PM
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Source:
Tyrone Times
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Location:
Dungannon