Stardust Campaigners Are Holding A Protest Outside The Dáil Today

The survivors and families of the victims of the Stardust tragedy will renew their call for an independent commission of inquiry today as they protest outside the Dáil. Today marks the 37th anniversary of the incident, when a fire broke out in the Stardust nightclub in Artane. The fire claimed the lives of 48 people and injured a further 214 people who were attending the popular nightclub for a disco in the early hours of 14 February 1981. The families of the victims rejected a report published last year which found no new inquiry is warranted, according to Newstalk. The protest will take place outside Leinster House at midday today.

We will never forget #Stardust #Dublin pic.twitter.com/rfrDn1FFo8

— DFB Kilbarrack (@DfbKilbarrack) February 13, 2018

Dublin Fire Brigade took to Twitter to announce that they also be marking the anniversary of the tragic event by holding a vigil with survivors and victim's families later this evening.

We're pausing to remember the tragic #Stardust fire 37 yrs ago tonight. Our thoughts are with the families, friends & community #Dublin pic.twitter.com/AEkrEDvz6I

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) February 13, 2018

The vigil will take place at 6:30pm at the Stardust site in Artane, North Dublin. READ MORE: This Dublin Coffee Shop Is Giving Out FREE Coffee Today - If You Say A Cheesy Chat-Up Line