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Johnny 'Smacks' McMahon with his son, JJ.
On Saturday night at their A Country Christmas 3Arena show, Johnny Smacks of the 2 Johnnies shared the happy news that he and his wife Annie have welcomed a baby boy, JJ.
He shared that JJ has been under the care of the doctors and nurses of Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) in Crumlin since he was born as he was diagnosed with Gastroschisis, a diagnosis The 2 Johnnies will discuss in full on Monday on the new episode of The 2 Johnnies Podcast on Spotify.
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Johnny Smacks will also share more about the fertility journey himself and Annie were on ahead of JJ’s arrival.
Smacks is incredibly proud of Annie and JJ and the new family are looking forward to getting JJ home when he is ready.
As a thank you for the care that JJ has received in his early weeks, the 2Johnnies are organising a charity family show in 3Arena Easter Monday next year with proceeds going to Children’s Health Foundation.
Johnny Smacks says: "I’m delighted to share some incredibly special news. A few weeks ago, Annie and I welcomed our little boy, J.J., into the world, and I’m officially a dad.
"It’s been a whirlwind, but the best kind. From early in the pregnancy, we knew there would be complications, and when J.J. was born he was diagnosed with gastroschisis.
"He needed a couple of operations straight away, and he’ll be in hospital for a while yet, but he’s already shown unbelievable fight. I’m happy to say he’s doing well and getting stronger every day.
"I want to give a massive thank-you to the amazing staff in Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin. The care, support, and kindness they’ve shown us has been outstanding, and we’ll never be able to thank them enough.
"Most of all, I want to say how proud I am of Annie. She’s been incredible throughout everything - strong, calm, and absolutely heroic. J.J. is lucky to have her as his mam.
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"For now, we’re just taking it all in, celebrating our little man, and looking forward to bringing him home when he’s ready."
Johnny B says: "I’m over the moon for Smacks and Annie, they will be great parents. They’ve been unreal the last few months. That child is gonna have the best runners in Ireland."
Tickets for The 2 Johnnies and the Junior B All Stars on sale next Thursday. This fully seated all ages show, in aid of CHI, 3 Arena Monday, April 6, 2026.
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