Paddy splashes out on pond for beloved goldfish

As most households look towards cutting down on water usage with a new tax next year, Limerick pensioner Paddy Mullins has splashed out on a large pond for his growing family of goldfish.

Paddy’s pond, which is four feet deep, 12 feet long and six feet wide is drawing large numbers of admirers to his front garden at St Nessan’s Park, Dooradoyle.

The pond is the centrepiece of his new garden which features purple beech trees, purple slate and water lilies.