Man who fired shots at horse fair jailed for five years

A man who indiscriminately fired two shots from a revolver during disturbances at the Smithfield Horse Fair two years ago has been jailed for five years.

Christopher Quilligan, aged 23, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to violent disorder and possession of a revolver at Smithfield on Mar 6, 2011.

The fair was the biggest of the year and attracted up to 4,500 traders, tourists, and members of the public.