What happened in Ireland 1833?

The Emancipation Act of 1833. The Emancipation Act was a landmark piece of legislation that removed most of the legal disabilities previously imposed on Roman Catholics in the United Kingdom. The Act allowed Catholics to sit in Parliament and hold most public offices, and it also removed several other restrictions on their civil rights. The Emancipation Act was a significant victory for the Catholic population in Ireland, and it also had major political implications for the country.