Dog Licence

Dog Licences are not a new thing, it was introduced into Irish law in 1865 and the first licences were issued the following year. It cost 2 shillings per dog with an extra 6 pence in administration costs. The licences were issued in the same courts as held the Petty Sessions.

Check out to see if any of your ancestors had a dog and if so, what type.

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