The Registration Act Comes Into Force Requiring All Catholic Priests in Ireland to Register in Court
June 23, 1704
The Registration Act comes into force, requiring all Catholic priests in Ireland to:
- Register their names in court,
- Provide two bonds of £50 each as assurance for good behavior,
- And remain within the county where they are registered.
This legislation is part of the broader Penal Laws, aimed at suppressing Catholic influence and enforcing Protestant ascendancy in Ireland.