Book review: A four-decade fight for justice for 48 victims

The Last Disco cannot be read without feeling tremendous admiration for the families who fought for the reputation of their loved ones
The families, relatives, neighbours, and friends of the 48 people who lost their lives in the fire have carried the burden of that event since it ripped through the Stardust nightclub early on Saturday, February 14, 1981.

The families, relatives, neighbours, and friends of the 48 people who lost their lives in the fire have carried the burden of that event since it ripped through the Stardust nightclub early on Saturday, February 14, 1981.

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024 - 00:59
Diarmuid O'Donovan

  • The Last Disco: The Story of the Stardust Tragedy 
  • By Sean Murray, Christine Bohan & Nicky Ryan 
  • Bonnier Books 
  • Review: Diarmuid O’Donovan

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