THE FAI has earned plaudits from fans for a wonderful gesture to a young boy was stabbed at a school in Finglas.
Mason Geraghty, 11, was the victim of the shocking incident at St Finian’s school in north Dublin on March 4.
11 year-old Mason from Finglas joined us at training today as he continues his recovery from being stabbed earlier this month
Mason has shown tremendous bravery & will be our guest of honour for the Senegal match at the Aviva Stadium in June
We’re all with you, Mason!
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(@IrelandFootball) March 18, 2025
After surgery and a spell in intensive care as a precautionary measure, he is thankfully on the mend.
He and his brother were the guests at a Republic of Ireland training session before their Nations League play-off against Bulgaria.
Upon arriving at the training ground, they were met by Ireland captain and Brentford star Nathan Collins, who presented Mason with a signed jersey.
He then informed the young boy that he would be the guest of honour for the international friendly against Senegal in June.
The FAI social media team captured the heartwarming interaction on camera and shared it to Twitter.
The video was captioned: “11 year-old Mason from Finglas joined us at training today as he continues his recovery from being stabbed earlier this month 
“Mason has shown tremendous bravery & will be our guest of honour for the Senegal match at the Aviva Stadium in June
“We’re all with you, Mason! ”
The clip has been viewed over 100,000 times at time of writing, with fans coming together to praise the gesture.
Graham described it as “Reason number 496 why sport is wonderful …” while Brendan said: “Omg. This is something that would warm your heart.
“Brave Boy. Great he’s looking so well”
Corey posted: “What a lovely video, absolutely heartbreaking that this kind of thing can happen to such a young lad.
“His bravery is something to be admired, what a little legend, hope he enjoys the game #COYBIG”
David said: “Such a nice touch by the FAI, delighted for Mason deserves it all after what went on 
”
Another fan said: “This is brilliant by Ireland football because scars will heal, mentally it takes alot to get over things and what that young boy has been through it will take alot..
“I wish him all the best ”
And Karen said: “What a little warrior.
“Still in recovery after a horrific stabbing at his school. It’s hard to imagine.
“God bless everyone involved and of course the star 
Mason such a brave young man 
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