Gardai at the scene of the attack (Brian Lawless/PA)
THE child who was seriously injured outside her school in a stabbing incident on Parnell Square is back at school full time.
The girl, who is now six years old, was critically injured outside the Gaelscoil on Dublin’s Parnell Square in November 2023.
Two other children and a carer who were also injured were treated in hospital and later discharged.
In an update shared on an online fundraiser, the family of the most seriously injured child said she has been making clear progress and paid tribute to her “infectious” happiness.
“For us who see our angel warrior every day, it is more difficult to notice advances and changes in her, but for those who see her less often, her progress is clear,” the post said.
“She has been attending school full-time. She is not attending mainstream school, just to clarify. The staff at this very special institution have gone above and beyond (in our eyes) to make our little girl feel part of the group, even after joining mid-school year. We are forever grateful to the love and dedication everyone has shown her.”
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The post continued: “She has been attempting different sounds (some nasal ones) and moving her arms with more intent. Her happiness is infectious. We have had some challenging days; we all go through them, even if we wouldn’t like a six-year-old to have to.
“As summer approaches, we are so happy to be able to spend it at home, hoping to spend days outdoors, smell the warm air, enjoy the sun and the sea.”
The child spent more than a year at Temple Street Children’s Hospital following the incident and has endured intensive rehabilitation.
Her family have posted regular updates on her progress on Go Fund Me. The online fundraising platform, which has raised almost €133,000 to date, under the title Barróg do Chailín Beag (A Hug For A Little Girl).
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