'I will never forget that night': Families gather for emotional vigil on 41st anniversary of Stardust fire

'I will never forget that night': Families gather for emotional vigil on 41st anniversary of Stardust fire

Antoinette Keegan who lost two sisters in the Stardust disaster 41 years ago, embracing Charlie Bird, one of the reporters who covered the disaster. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews

It was an emotional day in the north Dublin suburb of Artane, as people gathered to mark the 41st anniversary of the Stardust fire.

Retired RTÉ broadcaster Charlie Bird, who was recently diagnosed with motor neurone disease, and musician Christy Moore joined the candlelit vigil in support of families and friends of those who died.

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