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Stardust jurors to continue deliberations next week

They are considering the verdicts into the deaths of 48 people in a fire at the Dublin nightclub in February 1981
Stephanie Rohan
Stephanie Rohan

16.45 12 Apr 2024


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Stardust jurors to continue de...

Stardust jurors to continue deliberations next week

Stephanie Rohan
Stephanie Rohan

16.45 12 Apr 2024


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The jurors in the Stardust Inquests have retired for the weekend after concluding an eighth day of deliberations.

They are considering the verdicts into the deaths of 48 people in a fire at the Dublin nightclub in February 1981.

The jury began its deliberations on Wednesday of last week meaning they have been considering their verdicts for around 30 hours.

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They also have to fill out a questionnaire about the circumstances of the fire that night.

They have five verdicts open to them: accidental death, death by misadventure, unlawful killing, an open verdict or a narrative verdict.

The jurors returned just before 4pm this afternoon and were sent home for the weekend.

The Coroner reminded the jurors they cannot to discuss their deliberations with anyone and they will resume a ninth day of deliberations on Monday.

Main image: Anne Loughman who lost her sister in the Stardust fire looks at the Stardust anniversary memorial at Kilmore Road. 10-02-2024. Image: Leah Farrell/RollingNews

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