PUPILS from St Paul's PS in Irvinestown have received surprise Minions gifts from Universal Studios.
The studio sent the treats to the classmates of Finn Gillen, who died from an aggressive and extremely rare form of childhood cancer aged eight.
Finn, who was a fan of the characters, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in January 2015 after a tumour the size of a grapefruit was found in his stomach.
He endured countless medical treatment, travelling from his home in Co Fermanagh to the Children's Hospital in Belfast. His family launched a fundraising campaign describing Finn as the "most courageous, strong little boy".
He died in April last year just more than a year after he was first diagnosed.
To mark his anniversary, his classmates held a Minion Fun Fitness Day. Universal learned of the story and sought to reward the pupils.
In a letter to the school, the studio said it "felt that it was only right, that in the honour of Finn we provided the children of St Paul's Primary School gifts and treats to celebrate Finn's life in true Minion style. For all your hard work and efforts please accept our gifts to you in Finn’s memory".
Principal Anne Molloy was previously honoured for her outstanding work for the children at St Paul's, and especially the family of young Finn.
She was named the top Local Lidl Hero last year. Finn's older sister was in her P7 class throughout her brother's illness. Ms Molloy was honoured for helping the Gillan family and this included wearing a Minion outfit to visit him in hospital.
Ms Molly said the whole school was overwhelmed by Universal's generosity.
