150 years ago, on 1st January 1871, the Church of Ireland was officially disestablished, meaning it was no longer tied to the Church of England or to the state. Disestablishment was a time of religious, political, and social changes – in which a formerly established church became a voluntary one – and walking through these buildings associated with that period can really help us flesh out this story and bring it to life in our times.
This virtual walking tour looks at the Cathedral of Christ Church, the former Synod Hall (now home to Dublinia), St Audeon’s Church and the National Cathedral of St Patrick.