The Butterlys and Haughey were best buddies.
It's almost certain wheels were greased, nods and winks exchanged between the family, local authorities and politicians to cook up an arson story, get compensation and prevent the truth getting out.
A very good summary on this real piece of shit.
For more than 40 years, Eamon Butterly kept a low profile, shunning all media requests.
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"...he had no compunction about putting his name to the building complex that replaced the Stardust. For many years, Butterly Business Park was emblazoned above the door, right where the Stardust logo had been. The facade survived the fire and is the only part of the original building that survives today."