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Thursday 24 September 2020
A dedicated website in relation to the new inquests has now been set up with the pre-inquest hearing due to commence in September.
Christine’s tireless work alongside the families of other victims laid the foundations for the new inquests for the victims of the fire.
The longform six-part documentary podcast got the nod last night at the prestigious awards.
Over the course of six months, TheJournal.ie produced the Stardust podcast. Here’s how.
Dave Fitzgerald was among the first responders who were quick to the scene of the Stardust in the early hours of 14 February 1981.
The sixth and final episode of Stardust is available now.
The fourth episode of Stardust looks at the days and weeks immediately after the horrific tragedy.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
The events of the fire itself and the efforts from emergency services who rushed to the scene are described in episode three.
The second episode of Stardust delves into the stories of those who went there that night and the history of the building in Artane.
TheJournal.ie is launching a major six-part series on the 1981 Stardust fire.
At an emotional press conference today, families of the Stardust fire victims reacted to the new inquests for their loved ones.
Families of the victims have urged the Attorney General to grant new inquests, but that decision has been delayed a number of times.
Families of victims of the fire today called for local election candidates to back their calls for a memorial at the site.
The government has ruled out new inquiries into the fire, but the Stardust Victims Committee have renewed their calls in recent weeks.
New documents have been submitted to the Attorney General.
A garda investigation was recently launched into both 1981 tribunal and subsequent review.
The Stardust Victims Committee claim they have new evidence which points to perjury in the 1981 Keane Tribunal.
The original inquiry into the 1981 fire that killed 48 people in Dublin found that it was caused by probable arson.
Alan Shatter says no new inquiry is needed, but family members of victims say that is not good enough.
The families of victims say that there is new evidence, but Alan Shatter says it is not enough for a new inquiry into the fire.
The Justice Minister will not be using the new Oirechtas inquiries law to establish a new inquiry into the Valentine’s Night fire which killed 48 people in 1981.
MANY PEOPLE HAVE had to cancel holidays abroad this year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In July, the government published its Green List of foreign countries which allow Irish people to travel abroad to without having to restrict their movements for 14 days afterwards when they return.
While some people have hopped at the chance to pack up and travel out of the country, many others are still hesitant as Covid-19 figures have continued to rise in recent weeks.
So, today we want to know: When do you think you’ll next be able to go a foreign holiday?
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