Irish Church Act

The Irish Church Act 1869 was legislation in the UK that disestablished the Church of Ireland as the state church. This meant that it no longer received state support and was separated from government control, promoting religious equality. The Act also aimed to address grievances from the predominantly Catholic population by redistributing properties and funds of the Church of Ireland to other religious groups and public purposes. This significant reform reflected growing calls for greater civil rights and democratic governance in Ireland during the 19th century.