Fairs Act 1204
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act for the erection of castle and fortifications at Dublin; establishment of fairs at Donnybrook, Waterford and Limerick |
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| Citation | 6 John (1204) |
| Territorial extent | Ireland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 1204 |
| Commencement | 1204 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | Statute Law Revision Act 2007 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Fairs Act 1204 (6 John) is an Irish statute enacted in 1204, the 6th year of the reign of John, King of England. It provided for the erection of a castle and fortifications at Dublin and the establishment of fairs at Donnybrook, Waterford and Limerick. It is currently the oldest statute in force on the Irish statute book by virtue of the Statute Law Revision Act 2007.[1]
References
- ^ See Schedule 1 of the Statute Law Revision Act 2007.