Registry of Dogs Licence Book, Petty Sessions District of Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal

 First 200 Dogs Officially Licenced 1866

 

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Pursuant to the Act 28 Vict. Cap. 50

An Act for regulating the keeping of dogs, and for the protection of Sheep and other Property from Dogs, In Ireland – 19 Jun 1865

 Anyone found with an unlicenced dog was brought before the Petty Sessions Court in Dunfanaghy

If found guilty, they were fined 1 shilling plus costs, and ordered to take out a licence at once

 

Thanks to Meg, who helped obtain copies of the original Licence Books

 

Reg No Date Name Townland No Sex Colour Breed/Description Remarks
                 
1 1866 2 Jan Ingram, Thomas Figart 1 M White with buff spots Terrier  
2 1866 2 Jan Gallagher, James Claggan 1 M Jet black Sheepdog  
3 1866 2 Jan Benson, John W Dunmore 1 M Greyish brown Bull terrier  
4 1866 3 Jan Richardson, James Rinclevin 1 M Buff colour with white breast Bull terrier White spot on left flank
5 1866 3 Jan Nixon, Eliza Dunfanaghy 1 M Black brown feet & muzzle Bull terrier Wiry haired
6 1866 5 Jan Stewart, John Largatranny 1 F Black & white ring around neck Cross between sheepdog & terrier Breast & top of tail white
7 1866 6 Jan Moffitt, Henry sen Dunfanaghy 1 F Black Greyhound  
8 1866 6 Jan Olphert, Wybts Esq Ballyconnell 7 M Black & white Newfoundland dog Blind of one eye
8 1866 6 Jan Olphert, Wybts Esq Ballyconnell   M Red Setter  
8 1866 6 Jan Olphert, Wybts Esq Ballyconnell   M Red Setter  
8 1866 6 Jan Olphert, Wybts Esq Ballyconnell   M Red Setter  
8 1866 6 Jan Olphert, Wybts Esq Ballyconnell   M White with brown ears Terrier English breed
8 1866 6 Jan Olphert, Wybts Esq Ballyconnell   F Black Greyhound  
8 1866 6 Jan Olphert, Wybts Esq Ballyconnell   F Black Greyhound  
9 1866 6 Jan Reed, And.  Esq Dunfanaghy 1 M Black Skye terrier Very long hair
10 1866 6 Jan Stewart, C Revd Hornhead 5 M Jet black Newfoundland Large size
10 1866 6 Jan Stewart, C Revd Hornhead   M Red Setter  
10 1866 6 Jan Stewart, C Revd Hornhead   M White with liver coloured spot Pointer  
10 1866 6 Jan Stewart, C Revd Hornhead   F Grey Terrier Pointed ears, short tail
10 1866 6 Jan Stewart, C Revd Hornhead   F Black & tan Terrier English breed
11 1866 6 Jan Stewart, Alr G, Revd Dunfanaghy 1 M Jet black Newfoundland Very large
12 1866 6 Jan O'Donnell, Michael Dunfanaghy 2 M Yellowish Terrier  
12 1866 6 Jan O'Donnell, Michael Dunfanaghy   F White & black Terrier Small size
13 1866 13 Jan Sweeney, Danl, Esq Carrowcannon 1 M Black & white Sheepdog Pointed ears, bushy tail
14 1866 13 Jan Stewart, Finalay Ballyconnell 1 M Black & white Terrier  
15 1866 13 Jan Harkin, Bernd Massinass 1 M Light brown Sheepdog Large size
16 1866 13 Jan Stewart, AJR, Esq Ards House 8 M Black with white chest Retriever  
16 1866 13 Jan Stewart, AJR, Esq Ards House   M Black Retriever  
16 1866 13 Jan Stewart, AJR, Esq Ards House   F Black with white chest Retriever  
16 1866 13 Jan Stewart, AJR, Esq Ards House   M Black & white Setter  
16 1866 13 Jan Stewart, AJR, Esq Ards House   M Black & white Setter  
16 1866 13 Jan Stewart, AJR, Esq Ards House   F Red & white Setter  
16 1866 13 Jan Stewart, AJR, Esq Ards House   F Black & white Setter  
16 1866 13 Jan Stewart, AJR, Esq Ards House   F Black & white Setter  
17 1866 13 Jan Smittens, Mr Clonmore 1 M Dark brown, white chest Terrier  
18 1866 13 Jan Elliott, Wm Ards 1 M White with spot on head Terrier  
19 1866 16 Jan Ferry, Maurice Claggan 1 F Black, white breast Sheepdog 3 white feet
20 1866 16 Jan McKinlay, William Muntermellan 1 F Dark brown Terrier Very small
21 1866 17 Jan Stewart, Charles Muntermellan 1 F Dun colour Mongrel breed White down face
22 1866 18 Jan Dinsmore, James Largatranny 1 F Black, white ring around neck Mongrel breed  
23 1866 19 Jan Gallagher, Edwawrd Muntermellan 1 F Brindled Common collie White patch on face
24 1866 20 Jan Morrow, James Muntermellan 1 F Black Mixed breed White feet
25 1866 20 Jan Patterson, William Rinclevin 1 M Light grey Bull terrier Average size
26 1866 20 Jan Forrest, Alick Creenesmere 1 M Light grey Sheepdog  
27 1866 20 Jan Wilson, William Largatranny 1 M Red & white Mongrel breed Cur dog
28 1866 22 Jan Byers, William Carrownamaddy 2 M Black, white ring around neck Sheepdog Fore feet white
28 1866 22 Jan Byers, William Carrownamaddy   F Black, small white spot on body Sheepdog A little yellow at muzzle & eyes
29 1866 27 Jan Stewart, CJ, Revd Hornhead 1 F Red Setter  
30 1866 27 Jan Sandiland, George Laricos 3 m Black & white Sheepdog White fore legs
30 1866 27 Jan Sandiland, George     m Black Sheepdog White fore legs
30 1866 27 Jan Sandiland, George     f Light brown Sheepdog A little white on chest
31 1866 27 Jan Patterson, Andrew Clonmass 1 f Dark brown Sheepdog White on face
32 1866 10 Feb Wilkinson, Robert Rinclevin 1 m Light buff Bull terrier  
33 1866 16 Feb Wilkinson, Robert Figart 1 m Dark brown Terrier White mixture in colour
34 1866 24 Feb Alcorn, Thomas Meenagoppog 2 m Dark grey Half bred sheepdog  
34 1866 24 Feb Alcorn, Thomas     f Light buff Purebred sheepdog  
35 1866 24 Feb Gallagher, Teague Meenagoppog 1 m Black Sheepdog White ring around neck, white face & feet
36 1866 24 Feb Russell, Edward Brockas 1 m Black Sheepdog Brown legs
37 1866 24 Feb Wilkinson, Andrew Massinass 1 m, Brindled Sheepdog White ring around neck, white legs
38 1866 26 Feb McFadden, Owen Ray 1 m White with red spots Common collie  
39 1866 26 Feb McFadden, James Carrowcannon 1 m Black Sheepdog White top to tail
40 1866 26 Feb McGee, Edward Derryherriff 1 m Dark grey Common country dog  
41 1866 28 Feb Stewart, William Claggan 1 m Black & white Collie dog White breast
42 1866 28 Feb Strain, James Largatranny 1 m White with red spots Common country dog  
43 1866 28 Feb Hagney, Denis Largatranny 1 f Dark brown Collie White ring around neck
44 1866 2 Mar McKinlay, William Lurgabrack 1 f Black Terrier Brown legs
45 1866 2 Mar Murphy, Edward, Esq Dunfanaghy 1 f Dark red Setter White head
46 1866 7 Mar Gallagher, James Prockliss 1 f White with black spots Country dog  
47 1866 7 Mar Coll, John Breaghy 1 m Black Sheepdog  
48 1866 9 Mar Gallagher, Edwawrd Cashel 1 f Red & white Setter  
49 1866 9 Mar Dever, Captain Creeslough 1 m Liver colour Setter  
50 1866 10 Mar Wilkinson, John Ballymore 1 m Light red Country dog Small size
51 1866 10 Mar Moore, Richard Cashel 1 m Light buff Country dog  
52 1866 10 Mar Hanlon, James Murroe 1 m Brindled Country dog  
53 1866 10 Mar Stewart, Thomas Brockas 1 m Light brown Country dog  
54 1866 10 Mar Russell, Charles Brockas 1 m Black & white Country dog White feet
55 1866 10 Mar Nott, John Magheraroarty 1 m White with brown ears Terrier  
56 1866 10 Mar McFadden, Anthony Newton 1 m Black & white Cross bred sheepdog  
57 1866 10 Mar Dinsmore, William Mountermellan 1 m Dark brown Country dog  
58 1866 10 Mar Weir, George Calhame 1 f Black Cross breed Grey about neck
59 1866 10 Mar McKinlay, Daniel Dunmore 1 m Black Mongrel breed  
60 1866 10 Mar Ferry, Daniel Cashel 1 m White with black spots Country dog  
61 1866 10 Mar Ferry, Edward Cashel 1 f Black Country dog Legs & belly white
62 1866 10 Mar Mulherron, Patrick Gortahork 1 m Dark brown Mongrel breed  
63 1866 13 Mar McElhinney, John Purt 1 m Dark grey Terrier Long hairs at muzzle
64 1866 13 Mar Anderson, William, Revd Moyrah 1 m Black Mongrel breed Brown legs
65 1866 16 Mar Brogan, Michael Mountermellan 1 m Black Country dog Muzzle & breast white
66 1866 16 Mar McAteer, James Parkmore 1 m Cream colour Common country dog  
67 1866 16 Mar Coll, Dolty Breaghy 1 m Light buff Cross breed between sheepdog & terrier  
68 1866 16 Mar Coyle, John Ardsbeg 1 f Yellow Country dog Small size
69 1866 16 Mar Coyle, Michael Ardsbeg 1 f Yellow Country dog White on neck
70 1866 16 Mar McFadden, Anthony Terlin 1 m Black or dark brown Collie  
71 1866 17 Mar McNutt, Andrew Dunfanaghy 2 m Black Lap dog  
71 1866 17 Mar McNutt, Andrew Dunfanaghy   f Grey Terrier White top to tail
72 1866 17 Mar Russell, Nathaniel Brockas 1 m White Country dog  
73 1866 17 Mar Sweeney, Daniel Ray 1 m Light red Country dog Short tail
74 1866 17 Mar Sweeney, Hugh Prockliss 1 m Dark brown Sheepdog White ring around neck
75 1866 17 Mar McAnally, Bryan Ray 1 m White, black ears & spots on back Country dog  
76 1866 17 Mar McGee, Denis Faymore 1 f Buff Country dog  
77 1866 17 Mar Alcorn, Thomas Woodhill 1 f Black Cross bred sheepdog White spots
78 1866 17 Mar Weir, Thonmas Rinnaraw 1 m Dark brown Sheepdog  
79 1866 17 Mar McNulty, John jnr Faymore 1 f Dark buff Terrier  
80 1866 17 Mar McClintock, Thomas Carrowcannon 1 f Mixed colour & spots Cross bred between sheepdog & terrier  
81 1866 17 Mar Benson, Richard Carrowcannon 1 m White Sheepdog Black feet 
82 1866 17 Mar McGinley, Mary Ray 1 f Mixed colour Country dog  
83 1866 17 Mar McBride, Charles Ballymore 1 m Black Country dog  
84 1866 17 Mar Moore, John Creenesmere 1 m Yellow Sheepdog  
85 1866 17 Mar McBride, Andrew Errarooey 1 m Yellow Country dog  
86 1866 17 Mar Moffat, Adam Ballymore 1 m Black Bull terrier Brown legs
87 1866 17 Mar Robinson, Andrew Claggan 1 m Black Sheepdog Legs & belly white
88 1866 17 Mar Murray, Neil Drumnacarry 1 f Black Collie dog  
89 1866 17 Mar Gallagher, Charles Drumnacarry 1 m Black Collie dog White breast
90 1866 17 Mar McCafferty, Daniel Bellina 1 m Dark brown, white neck Country dog  
91 1866 17 Mar Gallagher, Bryan Meenlara 1 f Yellow Country dog  
92 1866 17 Mar Greer, George Dunmore 1 m Yellow Country dog  
93 1866 17 Mar Gallagher, Charles Massinass 1 m Black Country dog  
94 1866 17 Mar Simpson, William Faugher 1 m White Common cur Yellow spots
95 1866 17 Mar Sheals, Daniel Kill Mountain 1 m Light brown Mongrel breed  
96 1866 17 Mar McFadden, Thomas Ray 1 m Black Mongrel breed Yellow feet
97 1866 17 Mar McGee, Edward Errarooey 1 m Yellow Collie dog White muzzle
98 1866 20 Mar Wilkinson, William Purt 1 m Black Cross breed sheepdog Breast white
99 1866 20 Mar Campbell, Samuel Killcampbell 2 m Black Sheepdog White ring around neck
99 1866 20 Mar Campbell, Samuel     m Black Sheepdog White ring around neck
100 1866 20 Mar McCouch, Alexander Port 1 m Light grey Country dog White throat
101 1866 20 Mar Ferry, Owen Ballyboe 1 m Yellow Country dog  
102 1866 20 Mar Gillespie, William Dunfanaghy 1 f Light buff Terrier Dark ears
103 1866 20 Mar Cannon, Michael Beltany 1 m Yellow Terrier  
104 1866 20 Mar McCarry, John Kildarragh 1 m Black Country dog White ring around neck
105 1866 20 Mar Gallagher, Toal Beltany 1 f Yellow Country dog  
106 1866 20 Mar Moffitt, William Clonmass 1 m Black, ears & belly white Cross bred sheepdog Brown ears
107 1866 20 Mar Alcorn, James Claggan 1 m Dun Country dog White spot on head
108 1866 20 Mar Diver, John Cloonbeg 1 f White, ears black Half bred sheepdog Black spot on back
109 1866 20 Mar McGinley, Dolty Faymore 1 f Black Collie White ring around neck
110 1866 20 Mar Wilkinson, Adam Kilmackilloo 1 m Black Mongrel breed White ring around neck
111 1866 20 Mar Thompson, James jnr Kilmackilloo 1 m Brown Country dog  
112 1866 20 Mar Quigley, William Corcreggan 1 m Black Terrier Legs & belly brown
113 1866 20 Mar Moore, Peter Magherablad 1 m Cream Terrier  
114 1866 20 Mar Wilson, Gideon Cashel 1 f Mouse coloured Lap dog  
115 1866 20 Mar McBride, Edward Cashel 1 f Yellow Country dog  
116 1866 21 Mar Mulherron, Hugh Beltany 1 f Grey Country dog  
117 1866 22 Mar Bradley, James Ballyboe 1 m Black Collie Yellow stripe on face
118 1866 23 Mar Campbell, Moses Killcampbell 1 m Black Terrier  
119 1866 23 Mar Gallagher, Joseph Tullaghobegley 1 f Yellow Country dog  
120 1866 23 Mar Robinson, John Dunfanaghy 1 f Black, white ring around neck Skye terrier Long haired
121 1866 23 Mar Brennan, John Creeslough 1 m Black & white Cur dog  
122 1866 23 Mar McClafferty, Manus Derryreel West 1 m Black, white ring around neck Mongrel breed  
123 1866 23 Mar McClafferty, Cornelius Derryreel 1 m Yellow Country dog  
124 1866 23 Mar McClafferty, John Carrownamaddy 1 m Cream Sheepdog Pure bred
125 1866 23 Mar Mullan, John Breaghy 1 m White, brown ears Mixed breed Brown spot on back
126 1866 24 Mar Algoe, James Faugher 1 m Dappled black & white Terrier  
127 1866 24 Mar Thompson, James Kill & Kill Mountain 3 f Black, white ring around neck Sheepdog Left side of head white
127 1866 24 Mar Thompson, James Kill & Kill Mountain   m Yellow Cross breed  
127 1866 24 Mar Thompson, James Kill & Kill Mountain   m Black Lap dog White ring around throat
128 1866 24 Mar Henderson, William Murroe 1 f Black Sheepdog White ring around throat
129 1866 24 Mar McGinley, Peter Breaghy 1 m Mouse coloured Sheepdog  
130 1866 24 Mar Knox, James Dunfanaghy 2 f White Terrier Long haired
130 1866 24 Mar Knox, James Dunfanaghy   m White with red spots Terrier Pointed ears
131 1866 24 Mar O'Brien, Rodger Glasserchoo 1 m Black & white Country dog  
132 1866 24 Mar Stewart, Alexander Kill 1 m Red & white Sheepdog  
133 1866 24 Mar Maxwell, John Aghalattive 2 m Black, white spots Sheepdog  
133 1866 24 Mar Maxwell, John Aghalattive   f Black, white spots Sheepdog  
134 1866 24 Mar Doohan, Frank Fawnaboy 1 m Black Country dog  
135 1866 24 Mar Stewart, David Woodhill 1 m Black Country dog  
136 1866 24 Mar Thompson, David Marblehill 1 m Black Country dog 4 white feet
137 1866 24 Mar Sayers, John Rinclevin 1 m Black Country dog Brown feet
138 1866 24 Mar Stewart, Thomas Faugher 1 m Yellow Terrier  
139 1866 24 Mar Sheals, Connell Gortnaleck 1 m Black Collie dog  
140 1866 24 Mar McGee, Denis Gortnaleck 1 m Brindled Collie dog  
141 1866 24 Mar Algoe, Thomas Faugher 1 m Black Terrier Brown feet
142 1866 24 Mar Heraghty, Patrick Beltany 1 m Black & white Collie  
143 1866 24 Mar Sheals, Edward Beltany 1 m Yellow Country dog  
144 1866 24 Mar Gallagher, Hugh Beltany 1 m Yellow & white Country dog  
145 1866 24 Mar McGinley, Dan Beltany 1 m Brown Country dog  
146 1866 24 Mar McKinlay, Hugh Port 1 m Brown Country dog  
147 1866 24 Mar Brisland, Charles Drumnacarry 1 m Black & white Collie  
148 1866 24 Mar Carr, John Drumnacarry 1 m Yellow Country dog  
149 1866 24 Mar Murray, Patrick Creenary 1 m Blue & white Country dog  
150 1866 24 Mar Boyle, Pat Drumleavalliagh 1 m White Country dog  
151 1866 24 Mar Rodgers, Daniel Tory Island 1 m White & Yellow Sheepdog  
152 1866 24 Mar McGee, James Ballyboe 1 m Black Country dog Short tail
153 1866 24 Mar Gallagher, John Fawnaboy 1 m Black & white Country dog  
154 1866 24 Mar Gallagher, Barney Fawnaboy 1 m Black Country dog  
155 1866 24 Mar Harkin, Barney Fawnaboy 1 m Black Country dog  
156 1866 24 Mar McAnulty, Manus Fawnaboy 1 m Black & white Country dog  
157 1866 24 Mar McFadden, Denis Ardsbeg Mountain 1 m Red with white spots Country dog  
158 1866 24 Mar McFadden, William Cashel Mountain 1 m Black Collie  
159 1866 24 Mar McGreeneny?, James Ray 2 m Brown Country dog  
160 1866 24 Mar McGee, Hugh Ballyboe 1 f White & Black Country dog  
161 1866 24 Mar Boyle, Bryan Moyra 1 m Black & white Country dog  
162 1866 24 Mar McClafferty, Charles Gortahork 1 m Yellow Country dog Small size
163 1866 24 Mar McClafferty, Edward Murroe 1 f Yellow Country dog Small size
164 1866 24 Mar Harkin, Charles Cashel Hill 1 m White Country dog Yellow spots
165 1866 24 Mar Gallagher, James Cashel Hill 1 m Yellow Country dog White mixture
166 1866 24 Mar Campbell, John Kildarragh 1 f Black & white Sheepdog  
167 1866 24 Mar McCue, James Killult 1 m Black Collie Legs yellow
168 1866 24 Mar McBride, Manus Crossroads 1 m White Country dog  
169 1866 24 Mar McCue, Charles Killult 1 m Black Country dog  
170 1866 24 Mar McGee, Mandy Kildarragh 1 f White Sheepdog One black ear
171 1866 24 Mar Wilkinson, Anthony Faymore 1 f Black Sheepdog  
172 1866 24 Mar Sheridan, William Gortnaleck 1 m Yellow Country dog  

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