Conor Hunt

48 people died after a fire broke out in the Stardust nightclub in 1981 (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Inquests told of 'mass panic' during Stardust fire

The Stardust inquests have heard how the emergency services described scenes of "mass panic" when they arrived on the site of the nightclub blaze.

Ireland • 21 Mar 24

The proceedings, which have been running for almost a year, are now in its final stages with the jury set to retire in the coming days and deliberate on a verdict

Summary of evidence in Stardust inquests continuing

The coroner at the Stardust inquests is continuing her summary of the evidence to the jury recalling witness accounts of how quickly the fire spread and the effects the smoke and fumes had on those inside the burning building.

Stardust • 19 Mar 24

It is expected that Dr Myra Cullinane will address the jury for a number of days (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Coroner summing up evidence to jury at Stardust inquests

The coroner at the Stardust inquests has begun her summary of the evidence as the almost year-long proceedings edge closer to a conclusion.

Stardust • 15 Mar 24

Closing submissions concluded at the Stardust inquests(Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Closing submissions conclude at Stardust fire inquests

Closing submissions at the inquests into the 48 people who died in the 1981 Stardust fire have concluded with legal teams for the families of the victims once again urging the jury to return verdicts of unlawful killing.

Stardust • 08 Mar 24

The proceedings, which have been running for almost a year, have completed hearing evidence from witnesses

Stardust jury urged to return unlawful killing verdicts

The jury at the Stardust inquests into the 48 people who died in the 1981 fire has been urged to return verdicts of unlawful killing.

Stardust • 07 Mar 24

The gas is primarily used in the catering industry and is not a controlled substance

Warning of frostbite injuries from nitrous oxide misuse

Doctors have said they are worried about the number of teenagers presenting with frostbite injuries associated with the inhaling of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas.

Dublin • 06 Mar 24

DG Kevin Bakhurst addressed staff at a rally organised by the National Union of Journalists on the RTÉ campus (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

RTÉ DG tells staff he is determined to 'rebuild trust'

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said he is determined to rebuild trust and pride for the staff working at the station.

Ireland • 29 Feb 24

Next week the inquests will move into their final stages, after hearing from 190 witnesses over the past months

End of inquests in sight 43 years on from Stardust fire

The families, friends and supporters of the Stardust victims gather this weekend to mark the 43rd anniversary of the disaster.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Feb 24

Chief Fire Officer Dennis Keeley gave evidence to the Stardust inquests today (file photo: RollingNews.ie)

No evidence venues currently lock exits, inquests told

The chief fire officer from Dublin Fire Brigade has told the Stardust inquests there is no evidence that venues are currently engaged in the practice of locking or draping chains over fire exits while people are inside.

Stardust • 07 Feb 24

Martin Davidson, an expert witness and senior fire engineer said delays to the evacuation ranged from 34 to 92 seconds

'Obstructed' exits delayed Stardust escapes - witness

The Stardust inquests have heard that the locking or obstructing of the exits contributed to delays in people getting out of the burning building and to the loss of life on the night.

Stardust • 01 Feb 24