One Direction's Niall Horan Dating Zoe Whelan? [PHOTOS]

Niall Horan of One Direction is turning out to be like Harry Styles. The Irish cutie had been connected with a lot of models as of late and now news has it Horan is dating another lovely brunette. Apparently, things are getting pretty serious with the model that Horan had even introduced her to the family. Who is this new girlfriend and model that has captured Horan's heart?

Well, it looks like Niall Horan is finally off the dating market with the news of his serious relationship with Irish model, Zoe Whelan. "Directioner" hearts are certainly breaking far and wide over the latest news.

"Niall has been secretly seeing Zoe for a couple of months after he met her backstage. She's a Dubliner but is based in London to work on her modelling career," stated the source to The Sun.

In fact, things are getting pretty serious between the two Irish cuties. Niall had already introduced the model to his family and had even brought Zoe to his brother's wedding.

"Zoe's travelled all over the UK to meet up with Niall on the band's tour. But the biggest sign he's really serious about her is that he introduced her to his whole family at his brother's wedding," explained the source.

"Zoe's the first girlfriend Niall has brought back to his hometown of Mullingar since making it big, so it was a big deal and the talk of his family at the wedding. Niall's protective of her as she's shy, but his family all really took a shine to Zoe," continued the source.

Zoe Whelan had made all the talks' official when she had tweeted a photo of her wearing Niall's iconic cap. Things on Twitter got even crazier when the Irish model sent out a direct tweet to Niall with an obvious baby name "Ner Ner."

"Still got your hat @NiallOfficial ner ner you can have it back tonight xx. 'Got my braces back on.. Only for 2 weeks though! We're twinnies now @NiallOfficial! Xx," stated Whelan on Twitter.

That settles it then, Niall Horan is officially taken and is in a serious relationship with the beautiful brunette, Zoe Whelan. "Directioners" can start picking the pieces of their broken hearts any minute now but hold up on the rumours because Whelan had spoken up on Twitter before deactivating her account.

In the tweet, Whelan had clearly stated that she isn't dating Niall Horan and are simply "good friends." Apparently, "good friends" come along to intimate family events such as a wedding. Good luck explaining that Whelan.