Bull shot dead at Cork Summer Show for public's safety

A trained marksman was called in to kill the animal which broke loose before the public arrived at the Cork Showgrounds on Saturday

Cattle are washed and prepared for judging at the Cork Summer Show at the showgrounds in Curraheen, Cork. Picture: David Creedon

A large animal, believed to be a young bull, got loose at the Cork Summer Show and was shot dead to protect public safety.

Although the animal broke loose before the public arrived at the Cork Showgrounds on Saturday, a source there said it was shot to prevent the situation from becoming dangerous for humans.