Paul Wade was identified after Stardust fire, family held funeral

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Paul Wade was identified in 2007, allowing his family to hold a proper funeral after he remained unidentified for more than 25 years following the Stardust fire. The Journal reported on 10 May 2023 that his brother Tony had described the burial as surreal, with Paul still 17 in his family’s memory.

Tony Wade’s written account was read at the Dublin Coroner’s Court inquest by his son Emmet. Tony had been with Paul when the fire broke out; Paul was one of seven victims whose identities were not established at the time.