The Last Disco

By Nicky Ryan, Christine Bohan, Sean Murray

A tragic fire at the Stardust nightclub on Valentine’s Day, 1981 in a working-class suburb of Dublin caused the deaths of 48 young people, with an average age of just 19 years. After years of families and survivors fighting to find out what really happened, new inquests held in 2024 finally revealed the full story.

Details

Adult non fiction
Published: 08/08/2024
ISBN number: 9781804184813
Price: £14.99
Imprint: Eriu
Length: 320 pages
Edition: Paperback
Genre: True story

The Last Disco

By Nicky Ryan, Christine Bohan, Sean Murray

Details

Adult non fiction
Published: 08/08/2024
ISBN number: 9781804184813
Price: £14.99
Imprint: Eriu
Length: 320 pages
Edition: Paperback
Genre: True story

A tragic fire at the Stardust nightclub on Valentine’s Day, 1981 in a working-class suburb of Dublin caused the deaths of 48 young people, with an average age of just 19 years. After years of families and survivors fighting to find out what really happened, new inquests held in 2024 finally revealed the full story.

In 1981, the Stardust nightclub in Dublin was a beacon for the city’s nightlife – until it became a nightmare. On that fateful Valentine’s Day the dance floor became a scene of horror, as flames engulfed the venue, claiming the lives of 48 young people and leaving the survivors scarred forever.

In this gripping account the harrowing true story is revealed, citing new evidence brought forward during recent inquests in the relentless pursuit of justice.

Through the eyes of the survivors, the families and investigators, compiled with meticulous research and compassionate portrayals of their voices, this poignant book honours the memories of those who were lost, while shedding light on the tragedy that still shocks the nation to this day.

Authors

Nicky Ryan

Christine Bohan

Sean Murray