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Irish public service television and radio broadcaster Radio Telefis Eireann (RTE) made an attempt to give consolation and closure to the victims of the Stardust disaster in Dublin 25 years ago, but sadly it went awry. 48 young people died after a club was set on fire in Artane, north Dublin. Neil Fetherstonhaugh and Tony McCullagh’s book They never came home tells the story of this tragic incident. RTE launched a TV series based on the book. It is expected to incite great conflict and controversy. Around 140 people arrived at Clontarf Castle to watch the private screening of Stardust, a two-part drama. It will be broadcast on TV shortly.
RTE provided psychotherapists for the occasion, but nonetheless the day was filled with sadness and tears. A lot of people became angry and blamed the representatives of the media, who claimed they were only trying to help. A woman from the television was reduced to tears.
Relatives of the victims found the fire scenes overwhelming and left in distress. Others objected to the dramatic portrayal. Still others believed that RTE failed to present all the stories. 48 people died, but the plot revolved around several central characters, mainly the Keegan family. This family was at the core, and the drama could not have been made any other way. None of the Keegans attended the event, because they couldn’t bring themselves to do so. Antoinette Keegan, who lost her sisters Martina and Mary, expressed satisfaction with the RTE’s plan, hoping that the truth would emerge this way. Her mother was also very pleased.
RTE was accused of not doing enough research, but as the film is based on the book, maybe the writers should take the blame. Tony McCullagh explained that the book deals only with the period from 1981 to 1986 and the facts that had emerged at the time. He added that the police never thought the fire was caused by arson.