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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11697Violent disorder · Co. Limerick · 10 Aug 2025

Three men granted bail over violent disorder at Thatch Bar, Askeaton

Denis O’Rourke, 33, and co-accused Richard Flynn, 37, and Daniel Flynn, 44, were charged with violent disorder over an alleged attack at The Thatch Bar, Newbridge, Askeaton, on 10 August 2025, and were granted bail at Limerick District Court. The cases were adjourned to 27 February for DPP's directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe alleged incident happened at 10.08pm on 10 August 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeGardaí said the incident was part of an ongoing feud between the O’Donoghue family and the O’Rourke / Sheridan families. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponThe group allegedly entered the bar armed with two knives and bottles containing a corrosive substance. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said there was very clear CCTV evidence of the accused's involvement. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationDenis O’Rourke was arrested in Rathkeale on 21 December after attending a Mass for his late wife's anniversary. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said a search of a vehicle linked to Richard Flynn found a bottle of a corrosive substance. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeDenis O’Rourke was charged with violent disorder at The Thatch Bar, Newbridge, Askeaton. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeRichard Flynn and Daniel Flynn were also charged with violent disorder at the pub. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeRichard Flynn was also charged with possession of an article in connection with an alleged incident in Rathkeale on 21 December. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtDenis O’Rourke was granted bail with a €10,000 cash surety, of which €5,000 was lodged. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtDenis O’Rourke was ordered not to attend or appear in Rathkeale as a bail condition. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtRichard Flynn and Daniel Flynn were granted bail despite garda objections. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe cases against the three men were adjourned to 27 February for DPP's directions. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Dec2025
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Husband of woman killed in Rathkeale granted bail on condition he stays away from the town

    Adds the charges against the three men, the bail conditions and objections from gardaí, the alleged feud context, the arrest of Denis O’Rourke in Rathkeale on 21 December, and the adjournment date.

    accused, Denis O'Rourke, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Rourkeaccused, Richard Flynn, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Flynnaccused, Daniel Flynn, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Flynn