Heaton Blows Out 30 Candles...

If you had of told Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton a few years back that she'd find herself living in Dublin at thirty with an Irish fella, a husky dog, and a totally new circle of friends - she would never have believed you. Well folks, that's what happened last weekend when the Newcastle lass had her surprise 30th birthday at Krystle...

Michelle Heaton

Life sure does move in mysterious ways, and most of us have no idea what's coming around the corner. Just look at Michelle Heaton who completely upped-sticks a few years back and made the bold move to Dublin to be with her lover man Hugh Hanley.

Michelle Heaton, Hugh Hanley

The newly thin and toned singer has dedicated herself to the quiet life in Ireland as opposed to her crazy party girl lifestyle on the London scene which she became synonymous with in the glossy rag-mags a few years back.

Michelle Heaton

Last Saturday night Michelle's fella Hugh brought her along to Krystle for a quiet 30th birthday drink. But as she walked through the doors of the VIP Suite she was greeted by her extended Irish posse and a wild surprise party which went on into the early hours.

Hugh Hanley, Michelle Heaton

Not only that, Michelle's glamorous mother Christine was even flown-in from Newcastle to be there for her daughter's big three O...

Michelle Heaton & mother Christine Heaton

Hugh and Shelly's best bud Tara Sinnott hooked-up to plan the secret bash at Krystle last Saturday night. Heaton had already officially celebrated her 30th in London last week with her other BFF Katie Price (aka Jordan).

Tara Sinnott, Michelle Heaton

Guests at Michelle's 30th birthday included: Brian Dowling, Louise Osbourne, Gerard McCarthy, Jason McDonald, Siobhan Stevens & Paul Byrne, and Lara Casey to name but a few...

Brian Dowling, Michelle Heaton

We also spotted Nadia Forde & Sara Kavanagh, Suzanne McCabe & Rob Buckley, Warren Logan, Christina McBarron, Allana Milan, Lorna Nolan, and quite a few more at the bash...

Gerard McCarthy, Michelle Heaton

Even though it was Heaton's big night she still amazingly kept her alcohol consumption to a minimum - no doubt trying to keep-up with her teetotaler boyfriend.

Nadia Forde, Sara Kavanagh

Michelle's party was a rather traditional affair even though it was held in the plush Krystle VIP Suite. There were balloons, party poppers, cocktail sausages, a big cake, and even embarrassing childhood photos adorning the walls... Who knew Heaton was a Brownie?

Suzanne McCabe, Rob Buckley

Well, all that's left to say is Happy 30th Birthday Michelle... The next big celebration will no doubt be when Hugh finally pops the question! Ahem.

Siobhan Stevens, Paul Byrne

Michelle Heaton, Lara Casey

Christina McBarron

Michelle Heaton as a Brownie