Council parks plan to pay with 6,000 coins

A fistful of coins is OK to pay a local authority fine — but not 15kg of nickel-free 1c pieces.

Council parks plan to pay with 6,000 coins

Council staff in Tralee saw the funny side when young driver Daniel Farrell presented 6,000 coins for payment of a car tax penalty.

However, his offer was politely declined by Kerry County Council’s motor taxation staff.

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