The Irish Church Act 1869

The Irish Church Act 1869 was legislation that disestablished the Church of Ireland, meaning it ended its status as the official state church and separated it from the government. This allowed the church to operate independently, governed by its own clergy and members, without government support or influence. The act aimed to promote religious equality by removing government privileges linked to the church, and it entailed the redistribution of church properties and assets. Overall, it marked a significant step towards religious reform and the separation of church and state in Ireland.