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'All of those young, beautiful smiling people suspended in time for decades': Stardust Inquest continues
Summary
The Stardust inquest heard testimony about 26‑year‑old Michael Farrell, whose sister Monica D'Arcy described him as the heart of the family. After the fire, Michael was identified only by a watch and later by dental records. Monica recounted the night of the tragedy, noting that Michael and his girlfriend Thelma Frazer were at the disco supporting their brother Pat, who searched for them until the early morning. She described Michael's interests—music, Bruce Lee, dancing, pitch‑and‑putt—and his love for family, especially his mother. The inquest also included remarks from Michael's niece Angela Shepard, who spoke of the pain of never seeing Michael again and the need for validation and justice for the 48 young victims. The testimony highlighted the lasting grief and the family's desire for dignity and closure.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'All of those young, beautiful smiling people suspended in time for decades': Stardust Inquest continues. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2023-04-28 Publication
Why: She told how, before he went to the disco, Michael had asked her to get a Valentine's card for him to give to Thelma and said the man behind the shop counter had teased her because the card had the word girlfriend on it. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Talbot Street
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