Alison Chawke released from prison, four weeks into 12-month sentence

The 41 year-old was released from Limerick Female Prison on Tuesday, a source confirmed to the Irish Examiner.
Alison Chawke: Picture Brendan Gleeson

Alison Chawke: Picture Brendan Gleeson

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 - 14:31
Manon Gilbart

The daughter of Limerick publican Charlie Chawke has been released early from prison, just four weeks into a 12-month sentence.

The 41 year-old was released from Limerick Female Prison on Tuesday, a source confirmed to the Irish Examiner.

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