Ireland has voted Yes to same-sex marriage
Ireland has become the first country in the world to pass a referendum on the issue.
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Ireland has become the first country in the world to pass a referendum on the issue.
Here’s how they voted where you’re from.
It’s 62% FOR and 38% AGAINST – as Ireland gives a big YES to same-sex marriage.
“A line went through my head from the old song… ‘Gone are the dark clouds that had me down, it’s going to be a bright, bright sunshiny day’.”
Ireland’s decision to become the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage via a popular referendum shows just how much it has changed in recent years.
“I think it’s a great thing – particularly for children growing up gay and for the children of gay couples. They already exist.”
“F**k you RTÉ, with all my beating heart.”
Stick a fork in us. We’re done.
“F**k you RTÉ, with all my beating heart.”
Celebrities. They’re a great bunch of lads.
The post has is being shared widely on Facebook this morning.
Results from both of yesterday’s referendums will be announced from the location.
An awful lot of you turned out to vote.
Ireland’s voting on same-sex marriage had the whole world talking today.
We’ll be talking all things referendum here today.
Pure as driven snow, the lot of us.
He couldn’t resist the opportunity to make a dad joke. Couldn’t resist.
There are reports from polling stations around the country that there is a steady flow of voters today.
Not everyone is happy about the situation.
Don’t worry, this is all anonymous.
Irish emigrants are returning from all across the globe to vote in today’s referendums.
Both surrogacy and donor-conception require more, not less, ethical discussion before the Government’s plans in this area become formalised in law.
The Commissioner is encouraging people to get out and vote tomorrow.
Ireland’s Catholic past means tomorrow’s vote is being viewed with curiosity.
The Back Page in Phibsborough wants to help people celebrate (or commiserate).
Former president of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association, Mamo McDonald, explains why she will be voting Yes tomorrow.
These video interviews hear from LGBT people in both ‘No’ and ‘Yes’ camps, whose future we vote on tomorrow.
The Tánaiste dropped by TheJournal.ie’s offices today to make one last pitch for a Yes vote.
Meanwhile, Enda Kenny has no intention of becoming a gay icon.
Fist-bumps for all… Fine Gael’s campaigner-in-chief tries his best to distract everyone from the lack of voters.
Bruce Arnold has spoken out against former President Mary McAleese taking a position in the same-sex marriage referendum.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Fathers and Daughters Natter: TheJournal.ie got Bill and Aoibhinn Tormey to debate the issues in a special marriage referendum debate.
Caslin took to Twitter this morning to share the news.
Long-term couples talk about their lives together – and their hopes for the future – ahead of Friday’s vote on same-sex marriage.