Mayor holds reception for family and friends of Susan Morgan

The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Patricia Logue, this week held a civic reception for the family and friends of Susan Morgan who tragically lost her life in the Stardust Fire in Dublin in 1981.

Susan, who was from Derry, was only 19 when she died, one of 48 people who were killed in the fire on Valentines Day, three of whom were from the North.

The event was attended by Susan’s brother Paul, and Susan’s friends, Finola McDevitt and Yvonne Graham, who both survived the tragedy.

Speaking at the event Mayor Logue paid tribute to their bravery and dedication to the campaign for the truth surrounding the disaster.  “It was a privilege to welcome Susan’s friends and family to the Guildhall, I just can’t comprehend what they have had to endure over the years in their pursuit of truth and justice,” she said. 

“Susan had her life stolen from her before it even really began, and compounding that awful loss, her family, and the loved ones of all those who lost their lives, were failed when they most needed truth, support and compassion.

"I welcome the apology from the Taoiseach and I know that while it will bring some comfort, it comes 43 years too late for many of the victims’ families and survivors. I will be keeping them in my thoughts and prayers.”