Teen who lost eye after vicious attack celebrates results

TEENAGER Alanna Idris Quinn, who was attacked in Ballyfermot last year and lost the sight in her eye, is celebrating her Leaving Cert results.

Her father, Ahmed Idris, shared an update on Twitter this week, saying he was “blown away” by her determination six months after the attack.

“She aced her Leaving Cert with great results like 70-80 per cent in history and home etc, 80-90 per cent in English and French, 90-100 per cent in Maths. I am the proudest father.”

The then 17-year-old and a male friend she was with were attacked close to the Civic Offices, on Ballyfermot Road, on December 30.

A photograph of the serious injury to her eye and surrounding area was shared by the family and an online funding campaign raised €99,000 for Ms Idris Quinn and a friend she was with at the time, who was also assaulted.

Her parents confirmed six weeks after the attack, that she had lost sight in her injured eye and needed reconstructive surgery on her eye socket, using bones from her hip.

A garda investigation has been carried out into the assault and a number of teenagers are currently before the courts.