Stardust

48 people lost their lives in the blaze at the Artane nightclub in February 1981

Garda review into Stardust investigation files under way

A Garda review into files relating to the 1981 Stardust fire has got under way.

Antoinette Keegan with President Michael D Higgins

Stardust families denied justice for so long - President

The President has spoken of how the relatives of the Stardust victims were abandoned, failed by the system and denied justice for so long.

Stardust • 16 Oct 24

The Stardust fire occurred at a Valentine's night disco in Dublin in February 1981, claiming the lives of 48 young people

Cabinet signs off on €24m Stardust redress scheme

The Cabinet has signed off on a €24 million redress scheme for the Stardust families.

Stardust • 09 Aug 24

The inquests were held in the Pillar Room on the grounds of the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin (Image: RollingNews.ie)

Cost of Stardust inquests set to amount to more than €20m

The cost for the recently completed Stardust inquests is set to amount to more than €20m, with legal fees making up over half the total.

Stardust • 27 Jul 24

The families were also presented with bound copies of the findings by Dr Myra Cullinane, who had presided over the inquests

Stardust families discuss inquest reform with minister

Families of the Stardust victims have met Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to discuss how the holding of inquests could be reformed.

Stardust • 24 Jul 24

President Higgins is seen during the commemoration, alongside Taoiseach Simon Harris

Stardust fire victims 'written into the history books'

Those who died in the Stardust fire tragedy have been written into the history books, the Taoiseach said, as a State ceremony honoured the victims and survivors.

Stardust • 23 Jun 24

Simon Harris said he had committed to holding a ceremony when he met families of the victims (File image)

State ceremony to be held in honour of Stardust victims

A State remembrance ceremony in honour of the 48 victims of the Stardust disaster will take place next month.

Stardust • 31 May 24

Some of the Stardust families outside Leinster House after they received a State apology from Taoiseach Simon Harris

Stardust families call for reform of State inquest system

Legal representatives for the families of the Stardust victims have called for reform of how inquests are carried out.

Stardust • 02 May 24

Drew Harris said he expects to receive a report from the coroner in the next two or three weeks (file photo)

Commissioner asks officers to revisit Stardust files

The Garda Commissioner has said he has asked officers to re-visit files regarding the Stardust disaster in which 48 people died.

Stardust • 25 Apr 24

The Taoiseach declined to comment on the possibility of a criminal case being taken in the aftermath of last week's inquest rulings.

Counselling services put in place for Stardust families

Counselling services have been in put in place for those impacted by the Stardust disaster. The families' solicitor has said this is the first time they have been provided with the necessary support to accompany them "on this deeply traumatic journey".

Stardust • 24 Apr 24

Relatives of some of the Stardust victims leaving Leinster House after receiving a State apology today (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

'We failed you when you needed us most' - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Simon Harris has apologised on behalf of the State to the families of the victims who died in the Stardust fire tragedy.

Politics • 23 Apr 24

Mary Lou McDonald said the 'big lie' that the fire was caused by arson became the 'State's official position'

Truth around Stardust finally revealed - McDonald

The truth around the fatal fire at the Stardust nightclub has finally been revealed after being obstructed by successive governments, according to Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald.

Stardust • 23 Apr 24

The families of the victims were given a standing ovation when proceedings began

Overdue apology an important moment for Stardust families

Taoiseach Simon Harris dispensed with any preamble and got straight to the point of his Dáil speech, an overdue State apology. A moment the Stardust families had already waited 43 years to receive, writes Paul Cunningham.

Comment and Analysis • 23 Apr 24

As it happened: State apology for Stardust families

Taoiseach Simon Harris has apologised on behalf of the State to the families of the victims who died in the Stardust tragedy.

Stardust • 23 Apr 24

A verdict of unlawful killing was returned at the inquests on Thursday

Govt to give 'serious consideration' to Stardust redress

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that the Government will give "serious consideration" to a redress scheme for families of victims of the Stardust tragedy.

Ireland • 21 Apr 24

Families of the survivors and victims of the Stardust fire gather outside Government buildings in Dublin

Taoiseach apologises 'unreservedly' to Stardust families

The Taoiseach has said he "apologised unreservedly" to the survivors and families of the victims of the Stardust disaster during a "humbling and emotional" meeting today.

Ireland • 20 Apr 24

Hundreds gathered in the Pillar Room at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin on Thursday to hear the verdict of the Stardust inquests

Stardust verdict - the view from inside the courtroom

With the inquests verdict read out the Stardust families began to pour out of the courtroom and into the Dublin air – the words, two in particular, they just heard ringing in the ears - unlawful killing. Another word too began to ring out - justice.

Ireland • 20 Apr 24

Family members of the Stardust victims walk to the Garden of Remembrance after the verdict of unlawful killing was returned by the jury

Stardust: The verdict families wanted and others didn't

After a verdict of unlawful killing was returned at the inquests into the deaths of 48 people who died in the Stardust fire in 1981, RTÉ reporter Conor Hunt asks what next for the Stardust families and does their campaign end here?

Stardust • 19 Apr 24

Simon Harris is yet to confirm whether he will be in a position to deliver an apology on Tuesday

Taoiseach to meet families of Stardust victims tomorrow

Taoiseach Simon Harris will meet with the families of the Stardust victims tomorrow, with a view to issuing a State apology at the earliest opportunity.

Ireland • 19 Apr 24

A total of 48 people lost their lives in the 1981 fire at the Artane nightclub

Unlawful killing verdicts returned at Stardust inquests

Verdicts of unlawful killing have been returned at the inquests into the deaths of 48 people who died in the 1981 fire at the Stardust nightclub in Dublin.

Stardust • 18 Apr 24

Relatives of the dead have been campaigning for years for the inquests to take place (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Fight for justice: The long road to the Stardust inquests

The longest-running inquests in the history of the State have ended. As lengthy as it was, the campaign to get them established has been longer, writes Conor Hunt.

Stardust • 18 Apr 24

Dr Myra Cullinane said for the jurors to return a verdict of unlawful killing, then the standard of proof needed was 'beyond a reasonable doubt'

What does a verdict of unlawful killing mean?

During the course of the inquests into the Stardust nightclub fire, coroner Dr Myra Cullinane outlined the five verdicts that were open to the 12 members of the jury.

Stardust • 18 Apr 24

Former Stardust nightclub manager Eamon Butterly

Butterly made High Court application ahead of verdict

Following today's verdict at the inquests into the deaths of 48 people at the Stardust nightclub on Valentines Night in 1981, the media can now report a High Court application made by Eamon Butterly, shortly before the jury began its deliberations.

Courts • 18 Apr 24

The ravaged interior of the Stardust ballroom. The total human cost of the the tragedy may never be fully known

Who were the 48 victims of the Stardust nightclub fire?

The inquests into the fire at the Stardust nightclub heard profiles of the lives, and the deaths, of the 48 victims.

Ireland • 20 Apr 24

Taoiseach Simon Harris said the fire was 'a heart-breaking tragedy'

Gardaí to consider Stardust inquests outcome - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said it was his understanding that the gardaí would consider the outcome of the Stardust inquests.

Stardust • 18 Apr 24

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Garda review into Stardust investigation files under way

Stardust families denied justice for so long - President

Cabinet signs off on €24m Stardust redress scheme

Cost of Stardust inquests set to amount to more than €20m

Stardust families discuss inquest reform with minister

Stardust fire victims 'written into the history books'

State ceremony to be held in honour of Stardust victims

Stardust families call for reform of State inquest system

Commissioner asks officers to revisit Stardust files

Counselling services put in place for Stardust families

'We failed you when you needed us most' - Taoiseach

Truth around Stardust finally revealed - McDonald

Overdue apology an important moment for Stardust families

As it happened: State apology for Stardust families

Govt to give 'serious consideration' to Stardust redress

Taoiseach apologises 'unreservedly' to Stardust families

Stardust verdict - the view from inside the courtroom

Stardust: The verdict families wanted and others didn't

Taoiseach to meet families of Stardust victims tomorrow

Unlawful killing verdicts returned at Stardust inquests

Fight for justice: The long road to the Stardust inquests

What does a verdict of unlawful killing mean?

Butterly made High Court application ahead of verdict

Who were the 48 victims of the Stardust nightclub fire?

Gardaí to consider Stardust inquests outcome - Taoiseach