New Year's Eve alert over fake €50 notes

GARDAI in Mayo have issued a fresh alert over fake €50 notes.

The authoriries have received information that the notes are circulating locally and some were detected last night.

Gardaí are advising people in the hospitality business to be extra vigilant, especially with big crowds expected out tonight for New Year's Eve celebrations.

They are reminding businesses not to change €50 notes and to send people wishing to do so to the nearest bank.

The counterfeit €50 notes have darker stars around the letter 50, as our image shows.