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Garda are investigating after the heads of two young seals were mounted and stuck to the sign of a seal sanctuary.

The discovery was made by staff at Dingle Wildlife and Seal Sanctuary in Co Kerry shortly before 9am.

Ally McMillan, animal manager, said the freshly cut seal heads had been nailed to a piece of wood, which was drilled to the sanctuarys sign.

Red paint, which resembled blood, was used to scrawl the words: RIP Cull.

It was sickening, said Ms McMillan.

We were very worried because we have two seals here at the moment that are about ready to be released, but it wasnt them.

Garda in the fishing port town have removed the heads and signs as part of their investigation.

It is feared they were targeted by people who want the sanctuary to close and who believe seals are destroying the local fishing waters.

Dingle Bay is also famous for its eco tours and cruises to spot seals, whales and the countrys most famous dolphin Fungie.

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Seal heads left stuck on sign