A DAUGHTER AND son of prominent pub-chain businessman Charlie Chawke have pleaded guilty to charges of assault causing harm to two men at the luxury four-star Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare.

Alison Chawke, (41), of The Beeches, Holywell, Goatstown, Dublin 14, and her brother Bill Chawke, (31), Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2, were arraigned before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court and each admitted one count of assault.

Alison Chawke pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to John McHugh, on 9 November, 2023.

Bill Chawke pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Gerard Cox, on the same date.

The two defendants pleaded guilty on a full facts basis, the court heard.

Previously Newcastle West District Court heard that Alison Chawke allegedly gouged the eyes of one victim and kicked the other victim in the head a number of times before biting him on the side of his face.

The court in Newcastle West also heard that she allegedly threw a pint glass at the two victims and a number of others who tried to intervene in the attack.

The court in Newcastle West heard that Bill Chawke allegedly threw punches at both victims, and that he gouged the eyes of one of them and hit his head off a bar counter at the hotel.

The Dunraven is a well known and prestigious hotel, which has hosted members of the British Royal family, US presidents as well as Hollywood movie stars.

Prosecuting Garda Ronan Hayes, Adare Garda station, previously gave evidence of arresting and charging the two defendants.

Alison Chawke was represented by senior counsel Mark Nicholas, and Bill Chawke was represented by barrister Henry Kelly BL.

The court heard that the two guilty pleas were acceptable to the State on a full facts basis.

The court also heard that CCTV footage would be shown in respect of the assaults on the night in question, and victim impacts statements would be produced by the two victims.

Judge Simon McAleese remanded the two defendants on continuing bail to appear before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court for the facts to be heard on 6 March.