The club, which has the right to appeal against the punishment, says the fine threatens its existence.

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As things stand however, southern drivers still do not face any punishment if they fail to pay a Northern Ireland parking fine.

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But the severity of the punishment has sparked outrage on social media, with many questioning the size of the fine compared to those recently issued for racist incidents earlier in the year.

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