(including Covenanters & Seceders) By Fiona Fitzsimons Historically, Irish dissent was dominated by Presbyterianism. Even before the Confederate Wars of the 1640s Presbyterianism had set down deep roots in Ireland. For the remainder of the century the authorities tolerated Presbyterian dissent. The 1662 ‘Act to Incourage Protestant Strangers… to inhabit … in the Kingdom of ... Read more
