Stardust is a six-part series from The Journal that delves into one of the worst tragedies in the history of the Irish... more
More than four years after the final episode in our series, producers Christine Bohan and Nicky Ryan unpack today's momentous... more
Over the years, it seemed as though the Stardust fire slipped from the public's mind. The families and survivors never... more
The State promised a swift response in the wake of the Stardust fire. Within weeks, a tribunal was set up... more
By the time dawn broke on Valentine's Day 1981, the fire at the Stardust disco had been brought under control.... more
Most people didn't even notice the fire at first. They kept dancing. But soon, smoke began to engulf the ballroom,... more
Excitement had been building for the final of the Stardust's dancing competition at the Valentine's disco. No-one going that evening... more
Dublin in 1981 was a very different place compared with today- and the Stardust nightclub in Artane was the place... more
Stardust is a new original podcast series from TheJournal.ie. Speaking to witness, family members, journalists and more, it delves into... more