In the early hours of the morning of Saturday 14th February 1981 a fire occurred at the Stardust Ballroom in Artane, Dublin in which forty eight persons tragically lost their lives. This website is to provide information relating to the inquests.
Commencement of Proceedings
Inquest proceedings will commence at 11am on Tuesday 25th April 2023 in the Pillar Room, Rotunda. Remote access will be provided through a live link which can be accessed HERE or through the Hearing Dates and Media Information sections of our website.
Access to the courtroom will be permitted thirty minutes in advance of court being in session. Anyone arriving prior to this will not be permitted access to the building. We appreciate your cooperation with our staff in relation to the above policy and other requests as they might arise.
News & Updates
Stardust Fire Inquests – Verdict
The Stardust Fire Inquests jury will return their verdict at 2pm on Thursday 18th April 2024. The courtroom will open to families at 11am, members of the public and media may arrive from [...]
Stardust Fire Inquests – Hearing Dates w/c 8th April 2024
The Stardust Fire Inquests will continue Monday 8th - Friday 12th April 2024. Court will sit at 11am each morning. The live link will be posted Here for anyone wishing to attend remotely. [...]