Never giving up | 7
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Families spend years fighting for a new inquiry into the disaster but at every turn they hit a brick wall. Finally, something goes their way when the Coffey Report rules out arson at the cause but stops short of ordering a new inquiry, as does the McCartan Report in 2017. But their campaign continues with support from Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan and a trip to the European Parliament for some families as momentum gathers for new inquests. The Stardust Tragedy is brought to you by the Irish Sun. The series is produced by Urban Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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