Residents of Dalkey are currently signing a petition to stop the erection of three nudist beach signs in the south Dublin locality.

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council announced back in March that Hawk Cliff beach, located off Vico Road was to become a nudist friendly beach destination.

Now, it has been brought to the attention of the public that three large signs will be put up at the bathing spot in Dalkey, warning patrons they may encounter nude bathers in the area.

Following a letter to the Dalkey Newsletter from one local woman, it has since emerged at least 40 people living around Vico Road have signed a petition.

They’re calling on the council to reverse their decision to erect signs for fears it will become a ‘magnet for exhibitionists’.

The issue is now set to be discussed at the next county council meeting following the protest, while the Irish Naturist Association have welcomed the signs, having lobbied the council for a designated nudist beach for some years now.