Man on firearm charge seeks bail

A 29-year-old Corkman charged with discharging a firearm, arising out of an investigation into a young woman being shot in the neck 10 days ago, yesterday said he was seeking bail.

Gavin Sheehan, aged 29, of 7 Laurel Ridge, Shanakiel, Cork, yesterday appeared by video link from prison at Cork District Court. He is accused of discharging a firearm, being reckless as to whether any person was injured or not on May 15, at Hollywood estate, Blarney Rd, Cork.

He was further charged with possession of a 9mm calibre round of ammunition at the same date and place.