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Case No. 3143Assault causing harm · Co. Limerick · 9 Nov 2023

Chawke siblings at sentencing hearing over 2023 hotel assault in Adare, Co Limerick

Bill Chawke (31) and Alison Chawke (41), son and daughter of publican Charlie Chawke, appeared at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing after pleading guilty to assault causing harm to two men at the Dunraven Arms Hotel, Adare, on 9 November 2023. Judge Fiona O'Sullivan remanded both on bail for sentencing on 11 May 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAlison Chawke bit John McHugh on his cheek and kicked him in the head. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBill Chawke wrestled with McHugh on the floor of the hotel. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe siblings were intoxicated having consumed about 14 alcoholic drinks between them. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe assault was captured on CCTV and via a mobile phone camera belonging to a night manager. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBill Chawke demanded food at the bar despite being told food was no longer available. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAlison Chawke picked up a pint glass and threw it at the men. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe assault occurred on 9 November 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationAlison Chawke was arrested at the scene for being drunk and disorderly and refusing to give her name. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeAlison Chawke pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to McHugh. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeBill Chawke admitted to assault causing harm to Cox. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe siblings paid the victims €5,000 in compensation. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 May2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Chawke siblings brought ‘embarrassment’ on their family after hotel assault, court hears

    Sentencing hearing details: CCTV and phone footage played in court, victim impact statements read, compensation of €5,000 paid, character references from father Charlie Chawke, and remand on bail for sentencing on 11 May 2026.

    accused, Bill Chawke, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bill Chawkeaccused, Alison Chawke, 41, female, named, irish (judged from name)Alison Chawkevictim, John McHugh, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)John McHughvictim, Gerard Cox, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)Gerard Cox