Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

A sympathetic and kindly treatment of the Irish people, who had adhered so strongly to the Catholic faith, might well have been expected of the Catholic Queen. No trace of this appears, however, in her policy. The distinction between the Celtic and the Anglo-Irish Churches was to be maintained. Priests were “to be well chosen [...]

Above : Picture Of Sir John Perrott The Established Church the Deputy regarded as a State Department, to be strictly controlled by the Government, but at the same time to be maintained in such a position of dignity and honour as would command the respect of the people. Anything likely to conflict with this aim, [...]