The oldest known dog burial in Ireland dates back 9,000 years - Apparently.
A remarkable archaeological discovery in 2009 at the Dog's Grave site in Kilgreany, County Galway, revealed a remarkably well-preserved ancient dog burial. The remains, dated to the Mesolithic period, consisted of a 9,000-year-old dog skeleton buried in a sitting position. This prehistoric burial is the oldest known example of a deliberate canine burial in Ireland, shedding light on the ancient relationship between humans and dogs in the region. The discovery has been extensively studied and documented by archaeologists.