James Millar remembered at Stardust inquest after fire

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James Millar was remembered at Dublin Coroner’s Court on 16 May 2023, when his sister Laura gave a pen portrait at the Stardust inquest. The fire occurred at the Stardust nightclub in Dublin.

Laura said their father had encouraged 21-year-old James to move from Belfast to Dublin to keep him away from the Troubles. She said he later blamed himself for James’s death.

Their younger brother Martin was 12 when James left after an argument, Laura said. Martin blamed himself for years, and died three years before the report, according to Laura.

Laura said she had planned to attend the Stardust dance competition with James but did not travel to Dublin. James’s family members had since died, leaving Laura as the only one able to tell his story.