The Latest Breaking News from Antoinette Keegan

Hero firefighter who battled Stardust blaze has died

Paul was one of the firefighters at the Stardust on the night of the disaster, February 14, 1981

Dublin Live · May 25, 2023

Mum 'forever haunted' by tragic son's final moments after nightclub fire leaves 48 dead

Gertrude Barrett has told an inquest in Dublin that she is "forever haunted" over what happened to her son Michael in his final moments after he was one of 48 people to die at the Stardust Ballroom nightclub tragedy

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

Families welcome 'important day' as fresh Stardust fire inquest set to begin

The deadly blaze at the Stardust Ballroom in Artane in the north of the city broke out in the early hours of Valentine's Day in 1981. It was the worst fire disaster in the history of the Irish state.

Irish Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

Stardust survivor Antoinette Keegan gives update on sister's lost picture

Antoinette Keegan spoke to Dublin Live about her confidence heading into the inquest and confirmed the picture has not been returned

Dublin Live · Feb 21, 2023

Stardust survivor appeals for cherished photo's return after it goes missing at vigil

Antoinette Keegan lost her sisters Mary and Martina in the Dublin blaze, which tragically claimed 48 lives

Dublin Live · Feb 19, 2023

'We need to be strong' - Stardust families attend anniversary vigil ahead of fresh inquest

Families gathered at the Artane site this afternoon to mark the 42nd anniversary of the fire

Dublin Live · Feb 11, 2023

Families of Stardust fire victims vow to continue fight as inquest set for April

They were joined by RTE journalist Charlie Bird who has been by their side since first reporting on the tragedy on Valentine's Day 1981

Dublin Live · Nov 23, 2022

Charlie Bird's tears at Stardust hearing as inquest to begin in April, but families 'very hopeful' of earlier date

Retired broadcaster Charlie Bird and several family members attended the hearing today

Irish Mirror · Nov 23, 2022

Charlie Bird delights Stardust survivor with 'beautiful' speech at surprise birthday party

Charlie, who is bravely battling Motor Neurone Disease, praised his good friend Antoinette Keegan for her tireless campaign work

Dublin Live · Sep 3, 2022

Families of Stardust fire victims hoping to meet The Specials over 'sparks' at venue before tragedy

A number of people who were at the gig in 1981 later told gardai they saw “sparks” in the ceiling during the performance

Dublin Live · Jun 22, 2022