Joseph Cumiskey gives Stardust fire inquest evidence

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Joseph Cumiskey gave evidence at Dublin District Coroner's Court about the Stardust fire, with his testimony reported on 10 October 2023. He described trying to break front windows with a hammer while people trapped inside screamed, but said bars prevented him from doing so. The inquests were before coroner Dr Myra Cullinane and a 13-person jury.

A later report published on 14 October 2023 said the inquests had moved into a phase hearing from patrons who escaped, and again recounted Joseph Cumiskey’s evidence. Forty-eight people died in the fire on 14 February 1981 and more than 100 were injured.