In conversation with authors and journalists Christine Bohan, Sean Murray and Nicky Ryan.

A tragic fire at the Stardust nightclub on Valentine’s Day, 1981 in a working-class suburb of Dublin caused the deaths of 48 young people, with an average age of just 19 years. After years of families and survivors fighting to find out what really happened, new inquests held in 2024 finally revealed the full story.

Journalists Christine Bohan, Sean Murray and Nicky Ryan have written the definitive account of how the families of the deceased and the survivors fought for justice.

This event will be livestreamed on the day via the festival website at dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/live.

Note: Limited spaces, booking essential for in-person attendance. No registration required for online viewing