Source Information

Ancestry.com. Ireland, Dog Licence Registrations, 1810-1926 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2020.
Original data: Dog Licence Registrations The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.

About Ireland, Dog Licence Registrations, 1810-1926

This collection includes records of dog licences granted to owners across Ireland from 1810-1926. The large number of names appearing year on year make this a valuable resource for anyone researching family history in Ireland. Within the records, you can find information about the residence of the owner and the court at which the licence is being issued. Within the images themselves, you can find details of the breed, colour and sex of the dogs. Many of the licenses were granted for working dog breeds but you may also find examples of licences granted for pets as well.