Gilbert Hewson and member of the British colonial administration of the Gold Coast. Bono (Paul Hewson) is a relative of Gilbert Hewson. Gilbert Hewson Gilbert Hewson (died 1951) was an Irish politician. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as an independent Teachta Dála (TD) for the Limerick constituency at the June 1927 general election. He lost his seat at the September 1927 general election and was an unsuccessful candidate at the 1932 general election. He died at his home at Lough House, Ballyengland, Askeaton. The son of John B. Hewson, of Castle Hewson, Askeaton, County Limerick, Gilbert Hewson was a barrister, and
Gerry Hewson at the tournament. Hewson has inspired several Paralympians, including Kylie Gauci. Darren Skuse changed teams because of a desire to work with Hewson, who was coaching the West Sydney Razorbacks at the time. Melanie Domaschenz considers Hewson to be one of the most important figures in her sporting career in terms of helping her to accomplish her sport related goals. In 2000, Hewson received an Australian Sports Medal. In 2008, the National Wheelchair Basketball League recognised his efforts at promoting the league and the sport of wheelchair basketball by naming him a life member alongside Michael Callahan and Errol Hyde.