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'I couldn't understand why Mary never came home': Stardust Inquest hears from Keegan family
Summary
During the Stardust Inquest, the Keegan family recounted the loss of their daughters Mary and Martina, who died in the 1981 fire that claimed 48 lives. The parents spent two days in the morgue, receiving plastic bags with jewellery to identify, including a signet ring with initials MK and a Claddagh ring. Lorraine Keegan described Martina as a beautiful, blonde model aspirant, nicknamed Cinderella for her work cleaning the fire. Damien Keegan, the youngest brother, recalled waiting on the doorstep for Mary, who was 19, and expressed his confusion as a child. The family noted that the tragedy also claimed their parents, John and Christine Keegan, and that the event forever altered their lives. The inquest highlighted the enduring grief and the family's commitment to seeking truth and justice.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'I couldn't understand why Mary never came home': Stardust Inquest hears from Keegan family. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 14, 1981 Other
- July 2020 Other
- 2023-05-04 Publication
Why: " Damien concluded by saying: "Although we can never walk our mam's walk, or stand in her shoes, we will continue in order to get truth and justice in loving memory of our beloved mam and dad as well as our two sisters. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Rotunda Hospital
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