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Stardust Inquest adjourned after those present may have witnessed Parnell Sq attack

Summary

The inquest into the 1981 Stardust fire, held at the Rotunda Hospital, was adjourned early because some attendees may have witnessed a knife attack on three children and a woman that afternoon. Dr Myra Cullinane told the jury that a "tragic event" had occurred near the hospital grounds and a major Garda investigation was ongoing, so it was not appropriate to proceed. The inquest had been scheduled to continue, but was postponed until 1 pm the next day. The adjournment was made to protect witnesses who might have seen the incident. The hearing will resume tomorrow in the Pillar Room of the Rotunda Hospital. The article does not report any further developments or outcomes of the inquest.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Stardust Inquest adjourned after those present may have witnessed Parnell Sq attack. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 17, 1981 Other
• 2023-11-23 Publication

Why: "I panicked and said to Brian, 'We'd better get out of here', because the ceiling was sort of dripping and the smoke was getting thicker and thicker. CNI source report

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Stage Trial

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