January 18th, 1667
The Importation Act 1667 was an act of the Parliament of England (19 & 20 Cha. 2. c. 12) which banned Irish cattle from being sold in England. It was repealed by the Statute Law Revision Act 1863.
The prohibition of cattle exports to England in 1667 was a notable event in the economic and trade history of Ireland. This measure was part of a series of restrictions placed on Irish trade and commerce by the English government during this period. The goal of such restrictions was to protect English interests and industries from competition with Irish products, including cattle.
The 1667 ban on cattle exports to England was one of the many trade and economic regulations imposed on Ireland during this era. It had significant consequences for the Irish economy, particularly for those involved in cattle farming and trade.
The trade restrictions and economic policies of this time had a lasting impact on Ireland’s economic and political relationship with England and were part of the broader historical context that contributed to tensions and conflicts between the two countries.
