Families of Stardust victims and survivors gather to mark 42nd anniversary of fire

A vigil was held on Saturday to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the Stardust fire.

Families of the victims gathered at the site of the nightclub fire to remember those who lost their lives.

On February 14, 1981, 48 young people were killed and more than 200 injured, when a fire broke out inside the nightclub during a Valentine’s Day disco.

The new inquests are set to begin on April 19.

During the vigil a new memorial wall for the victims, the Stardust Victims Eternal Memorial, was unveiled by Charlie Bird and music was performed throughout the afternoon by the Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band and the North Dublin community Gospel Choir.

The Stardust Victims Committee lit 48 candles for those who died in the disaster.

Picture shows Charlie Bird with Stardust Fire survivor and campaigner Antoinette Keegan at the special event to mark the 42nd anniversary.
Pic Maxpix Dublin