'We never gave up' - Stardust families react

A verdict of unlawful killing has been delivered in the inquests into the 1981 Stardust fire in Dublin.

Forty-eight people died in the blaze where 800 people were attending a Valentine's Day disco.

The victims were aged between 16 and 27.

The jury found the fire started in the hot press in the main bar and was caused by an electrical fault.

The inquests began in April 2023 and heard from 370 witnesses.

Numerous families have welcomed the ruling by saying “justice has been served”.

Some are calling for a public apology from the Irish government.

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