A shot was discharged from a sawn-off shotgun when a man who was threatening to shoot a woman tripped over her dog.

A 29-year-old charged with having a sawn-off shotgun following an alleged shooting incident and high-speed chase through Cork signed a plea of guilty to all charges against him yesterday.

One of the country’s most recognisable GAA supporters has called on Association bosses to do more to ease the financial burden on fans.