Dublin Police Magistrates Act, 1808

Formation and limits of Dublin police district.

2. And . . . that his Majesty’s castle of Dublin, and all places within eight miles thereof in every direction, as to all matters and things not within the jurisdiction of the court of Admiralty of Ireland, shall be united in one district, and be called “The Police District of Dublin Metropolis.” [Rep. 35 & 36 Vict. c. 97. (S.L.R.)]