# Marriage equality

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# Referendum

'It took me 65-and-a-bit years to summon up the courage to talk about being gay'

Pat Carey said he’d like to get married, but might have left it too late.

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Apr 25th 2015, 4:30 PM

# Marriage equality

Dustin the Turkey had a chat with Bosco about marriage equality and it was utterly delightful

“Story, Bosco? What’s up with me auld flower?”

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Apr 24th 2015, 4:58 PM

Voices

If the Catholic church doesn't urgently signal a change in attitude, I fear for its future

Representative of the church must meaningfully alter responses toward women, LGBT people, and those in second relationships, writes Fr Tony Flannery.

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Apr 23rd 2015, 8:00 AM

# Same-Sex

Marriage referendum posters are technically allowed to say anything...

Do some cross a line?

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Apr 21st 2015, 9:15 PM

# Amanda

This might be the most unfortunate typo of the whole marriage equality debate

Who’s Amanda?!

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Apr 21st 2015, 2:35 PM

# Marriage equality

Hozier has recorded an impassioned message in support of marriage equality

The singer states that he believes the issue is a matter of “basic human rights”.

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Apr 20th 2015, 4:35 PM

# Marriage equality

16 Irish celebrities who have pledged their support for same-sex marriage

Well-known Irish people have not been shy about getting involved.

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Apr 18th 2015, 7:15 PM

Voices

My experience as a mother is why I’m fighting for a Yes vote

I have two children. For one of them a simple model of a happy life is currently unobtainable. Being gay, my son is denied a right his older sister takes for granted.

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Apr 18th 2015, 7:00 PM

Voices

The Yes campaign excludes those with reservations about same sex marriage

The fact is that some voters have reservations about gay couples adopting children, therefore genuine engagement on this issue is needed.

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Apr 18th 2015, 8:00 AM

Voices

I hope the next generation will know no such thing as 'gay marriage' – but just 'marriage'

I want to live my life openly and freely and not to let me sexuality define me. I am not straight, I am not gay – I am a man.

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Apr 17th 2015, 7:00 PM

# family matters

No campaign says 'Yes' victory could see babies left 'deliberately motherless'

The No campaign for the same-sex marriage referendum was officially launched today and their message was crystal clear – it IS about children.

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Apr 17th 2015, 3:27 PM

# Marriage equality

Irish people are sharing touching photos of their families in support of marriage equality

#FamilyMatters will make your heart burst.

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Apr 17th 2015, 1:45 PM

# marriage ref

Rejoice! The vandalised Dublin marriage equality mural has been restored

It’s back and better than ever.

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Apr 16th 2015, 7:29 PM

# marriageref

14 excellent marriage equality tattoos

These are <3

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Apr 16th 2015, 6:00 PM

# Same-Sex

James Reilly: 'It is a misleading, bogus approach and reminds me of the divorce referendum'

The Minister for Children has come out strongly against the No side in the same-sex marriage referendum.

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Apr 16th 2015, 3:30 PM

# ssmref

This is what the Youth Defence website looks like today

It displays a message that reads “Vote Yes”.

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Apr 16th 2015, 7:30 AM

# red herring

'Not a chance' schools will lose funding if they don't support same-sex marriage

It has been dismissed as a ‘red herring’.

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Apr 15th 2015, 10:26 PM

# marriage ref

Need to convince your family to vote Yes? Send them this

Brian Gleeson stars in this lovely clip supporting marriage equality.

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Apr 15th 2015, 5:10 PM

# yes to love

This Dublin marriage equality mural was vandalised hours after being painted

This is why we can’t have nice things.

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Apr 15th 2015, 10:30 AM

# Referendum

'Text people, Facebook people, use Twitter': Gerry Adams asks for a 'Yes' vote

The campaigning ahead of next month’s vote is in full swing.

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Apr 14th 2015, 12:30 PM

# State of the Nation

Sinn Féin weighs into the same-sex marriage debate

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Apr 14th 2015, 9:00 AM

# Street Art

A massive same-sex marriage mural appeared overnight in Dublin city

It was inspired by the painting Meeting on the Turret Stairs.

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Apr 11th 2015, 12:08 PM

# Marriage equality

While you were sleeping, this massive marriage equality mural went up on George's Street

Joe Caslin worked through the night to produce the piece.

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Apr 11th 2015, 10:40 AM

# mar ref

A Cork choir has released a wonderful single for marriage equality

And it’s really catchy.

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Apr 10th 2015, 4:28 PM

# on the list

Have you registered to vote in the marriage referendum? This handsome hipster clearly hasn't

Make your voice heard.

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Apr 10th 2015, 11:40 AM

# yes equality

A massive marriage equality mural is going up on George's St tonight

Artist Joe Caslin has a big job ahead.

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Apr 10th 2015, 10:15 AM

# Your Say

Poll: How will you vote in the same-sex marriage referendum?

Or will you vote at all?

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Apr 10th 2015, 9:37 AM

# Marriage equality

16 Irish celebrities who have pledged their support for marriage equality

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Apr 9th 2015, 9:37 PM

# mar ref

This Irish granny had the perfect response to a Marriage Equality question

“We have to vote for that? Why can’t they just bring it in?”

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Apr 9th 2015, 4:45 PM

# Marriage equality

Irish emigrants are asking Ryanair to reduce fares so they can vote in the #MarRef

“We think this represents a great opportunity for Ryanair to stand proudly on the right side of history.”

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Apr 1st 2015, 3:30 PM

# that's a bingo

'Marriage equality bingo' is the genius game we've all been waiting for

*applause*

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Mar 23rd 2015, 4:00 PM

# marriage referendum

Watch this TD's heart-warming response when we asked if he'll marry his partner

Jerry Buttimer will be hoping for a Yes vote on 22 May.

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Mar 22nd 2015, 10:30 AM

# Marriage equality

Irish people are having 'the chat' with their families about the marriage referendum and it's lovely

Inspired by the #RingYourGranny campaign.

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Mar 18th 2015, 10:14 PM

# pc gone mad

Fidelma Healy Eames just dropped another clanger on Twitter

Ah here.

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Mar 15th 2015, 11:39 AM

# in bod we trust

Brian O'Driscoll tweeted his support of marriage equality and everyone is delighted

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Mar 13th 2015, 12:05 PM

# marriage referendum

'I was devastated. I cried for weeks': Eamonn Coghlan reveals struggle with son's sexuality

The Fine Gael senator and former World Champion runner has given a passionate speech tonight.

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Mar 12th 2015, 8:00 PM

# Vote with Us

Lovely Irish couple married for 50 years explain why they support marriage equality

Brighid and Paddy from Dundalk want you to vote yes in the referendum.

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Mar 9th 2015, 11:03 AM

# love is love

Dublin pub makes a statement with their wifi password

Oscars strikes again.

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Mar 2nd 2015, 2:30 PM

Voices

As a practising Catholic, I didn't always support same sex marriage – but I do now

Two things happened that changed my mind…

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Feb 28th 2015, 7:30 PM

# Get The Boat

Irishman in London launches campaign encouraging ex-pats to 'get the boat' to vote in referendum

What’s it all about?

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Feb 20th 2015, 1:14 PM