Conor Hunt

Jacqueline Croker, 18, was last seen alive inside the club as she ran across an aisle of seats before tripping and falling

Any delay leaving Stardust increased chances of death

An expert in forensic pathology has told the Stardust inquests that any delay in exiting the 'highly toxic environment' of the burning building would have increased the chances of death.

Dublin • 11 Jan 24

48 people died in the fire at the Artane nightclub (file pic)

Fume inhalation a significant factor in Stardust deaths

The inquests into the deaths of those who were killed in the 1981 Stardust fire have heard the inhalation of fumes was a significant factor in almost all those who died.

Stardust • 10 Jan 24

Today was the 95th day of the hearings, which will hear from experts in pathology (file pic: RollingNews)

Only 'basic facts' in some reports on Stardust victims

An expert in forensic pathology has told the Stardust inquests that some examination reports of the victims that were carried out at the time contained nothing beyond the "very basic facts".

Ireland • 09 Jan 24

Christy Dignam, Sinead O'Connor and Shane MacGowan were some of Ireland's most celebrated musicians

Irish musicians leave 'legacy of brilliant music'

2023 was a year in which three of the greats of Irish music died. Christy Dignam, Sinéad O'Connor and Shane MacGowan all died within six months of each other, leaving what has been described as a legacy of brilliant music.

Ireland • 30 Dec 23

Mr Varadkar said he was not worried by the prospect of far-right candidates running in upcoming elections (Image: RollingNews)

Ireland benefits 'so much' from migration - Varadkar

The Taoiseach has said he does not want to see "politics of hate" take hold in Ireland.

Ireland • 21 Dec 23

People queuing outside the charity's centre on Bow Street for the vouchers (Pics: Rollingnews.ie)

Queues from early morning for Capuchin food vouchers

Queues formed from early this morning as 3,000 food vouchers are expected to be handed out by the Capuchin Day Centre to help those in need over Christmas.

Dublin • 20 Dec 23

People from 142 countries gathered at the Convention Centre and became Irish citizens

Over 6,000 to become Irish citizens at ceremonies

More than 6,000 people will celebrate becoming new Irish citizens at ceremonies in Dublin over the next two days.

Ireland • 18 Dec 23

Those who attended that night have been giving evidence at the inquests over the past weeks

Stardust responders carrying the pain over 40 years on

We've heard from the families of the victims, the staff and management of the Stardust, and the survivors.

Stardust • 18 Dec 23

Forty-eight people died when a fire swept through the Artane nightclub on St Valentine's Day, 1981

Inquests shown graphic footage of Stardust aftermath

The jury at the Stardust inquests have been shown graphic footage of smouldering and lifeless bodies being removed from the nightclub in the aftermath of the deadly blaze.

Stardust • 14 Dec 23

Coroner Dr Myra Cullinane said Gabriel O'Neill informed the hearings that he is 'not willing to give any further evidence' to it (file pic: RollingNews.ie)

Ex-Stardust doorman 'not willing' to resume evidence

A former doorman at the Stardust nightclub is "not willing" to resume his evidence at the inquests into the deaths of the 48 people who died in the 1981 fire.

Ireland • 12 Dec 23