A “VICIOUS riot” that erupted at a busy hotel in Shannon was like a “bomb” going off, a court has heard. Shocking CCTV and social media footage of the violence that occurred in the Oakwood Arms Hotel on the night of November 17, 2018, was played at Ennis Circuit Court where eight people appeared for sentencing. Describing a series of fights and incidents captured on video, detective sergeant Kevin O’Hagan said, “It’s 10 minutes of what can only be described as a very serious riot situation.” The incident occurred at the 13th annual Lords of the Ring event, organised by Shannon Kickboxing Club. The court heard this was a well established event at which there had never been any trouble previously. Approximately 350 people, including children, were in attendance when members of the Harty and McDonagh families were involved in a series of violent confrontations. Sergeant O’Hagan said the footage showed a man being kicked unconscious, numerous bottles and glasses …
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