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This week
21st April 2024 - 25th April 2024
Daughter of Noel Kirwan hopes man who facilitated his murder 'will never see the light of day again'
Last week
14th April 2024 - 20th April 2024
Jury in Stardust inquests has reached a verdict which will be announced tomorrow at 2pm
The jury were told to assemble at 11am tomorrow morning in the Pillar Room of the Rotunda Hospital.
This month
April 2024
Jury at Stardust inquest seeks further legal guidance on seventh day of deliberations
Jury at Stardust inquest seek further legal guidance on sixth day of deliberations
Jury not permitted to determine unborn baby as 49th victim of Stardust fire
Last month
March 2024
Jury to begin deliberations into Stardust fire next week
Stardust jury hears list of fire's victims and causes of death as inquest near conclusion
Stardust jury reminded of 'inferno' that developed at nightclub fire before deliberations
Stardust jury urged to return verdict of unlawful killing in death of 48 victims
This year
2024
Ex-rugby coach John McClean claims consecutive jail terms for child sex abuse were too severe
Increase in firefighters and fire stations in Dublin a 'direct result' of Stardust blaze, inquest hears
Stardust architect's lack of fire safety knowledge 'contributed to loss of life', expert tells inquest
Stardust management failed to comply with 16 by-laws, inquest told
Electrical fault in hot press 'likely cause' of Stardust fire, expert tells inquest
No evidence of accelerant or arson in Stardust west alcove, inquest hears
Inquest jury hears of 'tragic young couples perishing together' in Stardust fire
Inquest told any delay in exiting 'toxic hot environment' of Stardust increased chances of death
Inquest jury begins hearing evidence of cause of death of Stardust fire victims
Last year
2023
Stardust Inquest jury shown 'extremely graphic' material from night of fatal Stardust fire
Stardust survivor says fire spread 'like a flamethrower', inquest hears
Stardust survivor heard youth claim he knew who started the fire, inquest hears
Stardust survivor recalls watching nightclub roof collapse and realising her husband was dead
Stardust deemed 'pretty horrendous' fire risk with 'highly combustible' materials, inquest hears
Stardust ceiling was 'raining flames' causing ashtrays to ignite on tables below
Stardust survivor tells inquest fire was a 'monster' that was 'coming after you'
Teen who murdered Urantsetseg Tserendorj to remain serving life sentence after appeal rejected
Stardust survivor tells inquest of watching a girl burn in the nightclub fire
Stardust patron tells inquest what she saw on night of fatal blaze was like 'looking into hell'
Witnesses say they saw exit doors chained and locked in Stardust nightclub on night of fire
Witnesses describe moment boxing coach Pete Taylor charged at gunman who opened fire on gym
Former Stardust boss accepts he was told 'in no uncertain terms' not to lock and chain doors
Former Stardust manager tells inquest it was 'unsafe' to keep exit doors locked on disco nights
Former Stardust boss 'agreed' with policy to keep exit doors locked for portion of nights
Former Stardust boss denies telling security guard exit doors were locked years before fire
Stardust waitress 'shocked' by statement quoting her saying exit doors were never chained shut
Murder accused sent WhatsApp messages about 'opening up' victim's face in alleged assault
Enoch Burke ordered to pay legal costs to school that suspended him
Stardust doorman tells inquest he cannot say if doors were unlocked on the night of the fire
Stardust doorman rejects claim that he blamed patrons for not being able to exit nightclub
Stardust doorman claims witnesses 'wrong' about seeing him kick padlock off exit door