"Am I going to jail?" – disbelief in court as Chawke siblings imprisoned over brutal assault

"Am I going to jail?" – disbelief in court as Chawke siblings imprisoned over brutal assault

From The Indo Daily by Irish Independent

July 15, 2026 · 22 min

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The episode discusses the imprisonment of Bill and Alison Chawke following a brutal assault, exploring the implications for their family's business and reputation.

As Bill and Alison Chawke waited outside courtroom number three in Limerick Circuit Court on Tuesday morning, their mood appeared upbeat. However, a short time later, as Judge Fiona O’Sullivan started to talk about prison time, the reality of their situation dawned on them, and shock quickly became visible on their faces. The son and daughter of prominent publican Charlie Chawke were in court for a vicious assault they launched on two men at the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick, in November 2023. Both victims were left with physical and mental injuries. The Chawkes own some of the country’s best-known pubs, with Bill and Alison heavily involved in the family business, and seemingly highly respected in their industry. And yet today, mother-of-three Alison and recent newlywed Bill find themselves behind bars. So, what does it all mean for the Chawke empire? On this episode of The Indo Daily , host Kevin Doyle is joined by Catherine Fegan, special correspondent with the Irish Independent , and by senior journalist at the Irish Independent , Sean…

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Host: Kevin Doyle

Guests: Bill Chawke, Alison Chawke, Catherine Fegan, Sean Pollock

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Organizations: Irish Independent

Places: Limerick Circuit Court, Dunraven Arms Hotel, Adare, Ireland

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