The Irish singer penned an emotional post to his daughter, Gia, for her birthday

Nicky Byrne has shared a touching tribute to his daughter as she celebrated a huge milestone birthday this week.

The Westlife star penned an emotional post to his daughter, Gia, as she turned ten years old.

He said: “Our amazing little girl said goodbye to single digits today, a huge milestone for her.

“Happy 10th birthday Gia.”

The Dubliner, who is also dad to twins Jay and Rocco, with his wife Georgina Ahern also shared a picture with his youngest as they celebrated her special day.

The former Dancing with the Stars host, 45, looked the picture of a proud dad as he posed bent in one knee while holding his daughter’s hands.

The house is decorated with personalised balloons and decorations, including the number ten, to mark the occasion.

The Flying Without Wings hitmaker’s famous friends and fans, including his bandmates, flocked to wish Gia a happy birthday.

Westlife star Kian Egan wrote: “Happy birthday Gia. So sweet.”

Nicky’s former Dancing with the Stars colleague, judge Brian Redmond wrote: “Wow look how tall she is getting. Happy birthday Gia.”

A third commented: “Such a cute picture! How is she 10 already!!! Happy birthday Gia!!!”

Another commented on how Nicky has kept up the tradition of his birthday snaps with Gia in the same pose, adding: “Absolutely gorgeous- love how you have this every year; cutest. Happy birthday Gia; what a little star. Exciting times ahead.”