10-05-2025
Parents of girl injured in Parnell stabbing issue ‘progress is clear' health update as she returns to school full-time
THE parents of the girl injured during the Parnell stabbing have revealed that as she has returned to school full-time.
The little one was only five-years-old when she was left in
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The scene in Dublin city centre after five people were injured, including three young children
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Two other children and a care worker were also hurt during the incident but were treated in
Her recovery journey has been extremely challenging, including over a year in Temple Street
But despite the severity of her injuries, her family say she's now making clear progress, with "a spirit and happiness that brighten every room".
They've shared regular updates on a
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In the latest update,
They said: "It has been a while since I have posted anything, but time elapses so quickly when you are fully immersed in everyday life.
"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.
"She has been attending school full-time. She is not attending mainstream school, just to clarify."
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Despite joining mid-year, her family said that the
The little girl is now trying new sounds, including some nasal ones and is moving her arms with more purpose and intention.
'PROGRESS'
And although her family said there has been tough days, they have also noticed that progress is becoming more visible - especially to those who don't see her every day.
Her family added: "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.
"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 6-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."
'FULL CIRCLE' MILESTONE
And in an update earlier this year the parents
Posting on the GoFundMe page they said: "This week has shown us how much strength we can all have in our souls.
"We had an appointment at Temple Street Children's Hospital, as an outpatient, and I was rather uncomfortable with the thought of going back there after so long.
"But, one must persevere. Getting off the Luas, I decided to walk past the school and where the incident had happened.
"Our little girl doesn't seem to have any trauma from the day, but I was apprehensive. Once we had walked past, I felt relieved, almost as if we had come full circle, breaking whatever bad energy had been left there on the 23rd of November, 2023. We can do hard things."
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The little one was only five-years-old when she was left in critical condition following the incident on November 23, 2023
Credit: Gary Ashe - Commissioned by The Sun Dublin
