More to come from significant Stardust witness Butterly

 He has now spent, in keseluruhan, around 19 hours giving direct evidence - the longest of any other witness so far at these inquests, and not likely to be surpassed. King88bet

Eamon Butterly is widely regarded as the most significant witness so far and will probably remain so. These inquests, which began in April, have heard from scores of people, and it was Eamon Butterly's appearance that was awaited with particular interest. king88bet login alternatif

In the days before his arrival, there was a sense of anticipation. Relatives of the dead wrote their names on sheets of paper and left them on the seats in the publik gallery. They were reserving their places, they didn't want to miss out. Article Title with Blogger Published Link as Backlink

Journalists who had been there in individu since the hearings began had words in their ear, "best keep your coat on those seats for next week".

It was just after 10.30am on Thursday 21 September when Eamon Butterly arrived, accompanied by his solicitor. He was dressed in a black suit and a white shirt. To get on to the grounds, he walked past a grup of famili members of the victims who were standing outside the gates. No words were exchanged.

Many of those there had not seen or heard from him for decades. He has, it seems, largely remained silent, publicly at least, on the moments of 42 years ago.

At 11am, proceedings in the Dublin District Coroner's Court - sitting in the Pillar Room at the Rotunda Hospital - got under way. The coroner Dr Myra Cullinane was at her bench, the jury in their seats, and Eamon Butterly was in the witness box.

Who is Eamon Butterly?

The Butterly name is synonymous with the Stardust nightclub. Eamon Butterly, now 78, was 36 years old in 1981 and was the manajer, overseeing the running of the premises which included the nightclub and the adjoining Lantern Rooms and Silver Swan bar.