All dogs owners are obligated by law to have a licence for their furry friend, whether they are a house pet or a working dog. 

The fees are used to fund welfare facilities through local authorities and local dog wardens. Anyone found to not have one can be fined up to €100.

And now you have no excuse not to have yours. 

That's because you can now buy or renew one online on An Post's new website, Licences.ie, and have it sent directly to your home. 

Licences are priced at €20 for a year or €140 for a licence valid for your dog's life, and payments can be made by debit or credit card.

So handy, it will make life so much easier now.