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Sat 02 Feb 2007'Stardust' TV drama scoops four awardsThe television dramatisation of the Stardustfire in 1981 in which 48 lives were lost was the big winner at last night's Irish Film and Television Awards, taking four of the five gongs for which it was nominated.An independent inquiry into the tragedy should now be held, according to Ger Ryan who was named best actress in a television role for her performance in Stardust. The independently produced drama also won the best single drama award, while Ruth Bradley won an award for best actress in a supporting role, saying the event should never be forgotten. Stephen O'Connell received an award for best editing on St ardust.