Bridget McDermott’s Legacy of Justice | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Bridget McDermott, the mother of three children lost in the 1981 Stardust fire, has died at 89, leaving behind a legacy of relentless advocacy for truth and justice. For decades, she stood with other families, battling state resistance to reopen inquiries into the tragedy that claimed 48 young lives. Her tireless efforts finally bore fruit in 2019, leading to new inquests—and in April 2024, a jury delivered verdicts of unlawful killing for all victims. Bridget, who once kept a key in her front door in hope her children would return, shared tender memories of her boys—Willie, the gentle giant…