Comedian Katherine Ryan shares photos from daughter’s christening at Cork church 

Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan has shared some photos from her baby daughter’s christening on Cork’s northside, continuing a sweet tradition that connects to her family's Irish roots.

Ryan returned to Mayfield with her husband Bobby Kootstra for their youngest child Holland Juliette’s baptism on Sunday, continuing their trend of having the couple’s children baptised at St Joseph’s Church on the Old Youghal Road.

Her son Fred was the first to be christened at the church in June 2022, and her daughter Fenna Grace was baptised there in October 2024.

Ryan’s eldest daughter Violet, who she shares with a previous partner, matched her mother at the ceremony by wearing a gold dress.

Ryan, 43, shared photos on social media of her family at the ceremony, joking they took style inspiration from Kerrygold butter for a theme as they all matched in hues of gold and beige.

The comic’s father was born in Cork and emigrated to Canada in the 1970s, returning to Cork with his daughters for summer holidays. Her sister Kerrie was also in attendance at the baptism.

Ryan is also known for her work on television shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and Mock The Week.