Feeding harbour seals could land Howth visitors with a fine for thousands of euro, according to a recent letter in The Irish Times.
Milo Kane writes of a new notice placed near the west pier by harbour officials which "threatens a draconian €5,000 fine on any person feeding seals from the pier".
He also claims that local traders and harbour staff he spoke to could give no "commercial or biological reason" for the ban, which he says will ultimately result in fewer visitors to Fingal.
We're keen to hear from anyone who know the reason behind this new sign in Howth. Leave a comment below if you know the answer.