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John Keegan was a superstitious man. He always had an uneasy feeling when the 13th of the month landed on a Friday. When it happened in February 1981, he was especially concerned.

Forty-eight people lost their lives as a result of the Stardust fire. Most were just teenagers and almost all of the victims were from the Dublin 5 area, mostly Coolock, Raheny and Artane. Here are their stories:

Over the course of several weeks, the inquests heard from the families of each of those who died in the fire.

For more than 40 years, Eamon Butterly kept a low profile, shunning all media requests.

Families in court cheer and applaud as the verdict is read out in the longest running inquest in Irish history.

Jason Owens (34) was sentenced to three-and-a-half years with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions, which the State appealed as being too lenient.

A shop worker repeatedly stole from the tills in two separate jobs she had at a discount store and a fast-food restaurant in a “breach of trust,” a court has heard.

Jason Owens (34) was sentenced to three-and-a-half years with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions, which the State appealed as being too lenient.

Jason Owens (34) was sentenced to three-and-a-half years with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions, which the State appealed as being too lenient.

Jason Owens (34) was sentenced to three-and-a-half years with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions, which the State appealed as being too lenient.