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Son's death at Stardust 'destroyed' parents, inquest hears
Summary
During the Dublin District Coroner's Court inquest into the Stardust nightclub fire, Alan Morton spoke about the death of his 19‑year‑old brother David, who was one of 48 people killed on 14 February 1981. Morton described how the tragedy devastated their parents, especially their mother, and how the family struggled to cope. He recalled that David, nicknamed 'Chesty', had been encouraged by his parents to stay in school but wanted to leave for work, and that he had interests in clothes, music and girls. Morton said the family tried to keep together, visiting David's grave every Sunday, but the loss was overwhelming. He criticised the way the incident was handled, saying it was "pushed under the carpet" and that the families deserved closure and remembrance of those who died.
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What: Report matter: Son's death at Stardust 'destroyed' parents, inquest hears. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 14, 1981 Hearing Or Sentence
- Christmas Other
- 2023-05-17 Publication
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