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Case No. 2815Assault causing harm · Co. Limerick · 9 Nov 2023

Son and daughter of publican Charlie Chawke sent for trial over assault at Adare hotel

Alison Chawke, 40, and Bill Chawke, 30, were sent for trial at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on charges of assault causing harm to two men at the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick, on 9 November 2023. Both declined to go forward on a signed plea and made no reply when charged.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatAlison Chawke is accused of gouging the eyes of one victim and kicking the other in the head before biting him on the side of his face. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAlison Chawke is also alleged to have thrown a pint glass at the victims and other patrons who tried to intervene. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBill Chawke is charged with two counts of assault causing harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBill Chawke allegedly threw punches at both injured parties, gouged the eyes of one man and hit his head off a bar counter. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Co Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred on 9 November 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGarda Ronan Hayes told Judge Carol Anne Coolican at Newcastle West District Court that he had served the two accused copies of the book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe two accused made no reply when charged with the alleged offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge returned the two accused for trial before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on a date yet to be scheduled. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Dec2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Son and daughter of publican Charlie Chawke to face trial for assault causing harm

    Reports the sending for trial of Alison and Bill Chawke at Newcastle West District Court, detailing the alleged assaults at the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare and the procedural steps including a Section 56 order for interview recordings.

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