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'We're reclaiming her from the darkness and despair': family of Marie Kennedy tell Stardust inquest
2023-05-05
Trial
Summary
Michelle Kennedy, sister of 17‑year‑old Marie Kennedy who died in the Stardust fire, spoke at the inquest on 5 May 2023. She described Marie as warm, caring, lively and fiercely protective, a "dancing queen" who loved music, dance and fashion. Michelle recalled Marie's early love of Irish dancing, her participation in a St. Patrick's Day parade, and her success in a singing competition. She also shared anecdotes of Marie's playful nature, her love of shoes, and her role as the eldest of six siblings who looked after them. Michelle said the family's long fight for answers had taken too much, so they are now focusing on remembering Marie's life and "reclaiming her from the darkness and despair" to bring her back into the sunlight. The inquest is held at the Pillar Room in the Rotunda Hospital.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'We're reclaiming her from the darkness and despair': family of Marie Kennedy tell Stardust inquest. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- Christmas Other
- Christmas Day Other
- 2023-05-05 Publication
Places mentioned
- Rotunda Hospital
- Jervis Street
- Jervis Street Hospital
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