A tragic fire at the Stardust nightclub on Valentine's Day, 1981 in a working-class suburb of Dublin caused the deaths of 48 young people, with an average age of just 19 years. After years of families and survivors fighting to find out what r..
Binding: Paperback
Date Published: 08 Aug 2024
In 1981, the Stardust nightclub in Dublin was a beacon for the city's nightlife - until it became a nightmare. On that fateful Valentine's Day the dance floor became a scene of horror, as flames engulfed the venue, claiming the lives of 48 young people and leaving the survivors scarred forever.In this gripping account the harrowing true story is revealed, citing new evidence brought forward during recent inquests in the relentless pursuit of justice.Through the eyes of the survivors, the families and investigators, compiled with meticulous research and compassionate portrayals of their voices, this poignant book honours the memories of those who were lost, while shedding light on the tragedy that still shocks the nation to this day.
Sean Murray (Author) Sean Murray is a News Reporter with the Irish Examiner, having previously worked at RTE and The Journal, where he co-produced and presented the award-winning Stardust podcast.Christine Bohan (Author) Christine Bohan is the Deputy Editor of The Journal. She was the Executive Producer of the Stardust podcast.Nicky Ryan (Author) Nicky Ryan is Senior Media Producer with The Journal and Producer of the Stardust, Redacted Lives and The Explainer podcasts. He is a two-time winner of the Mary Raftery Prize for social affairs journalism.
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'A riveting and important read, forensically documenting the state's failings while also relating the traumatic human fallout for a whole community for whom life would never be the same again' -- Mick Clifford
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