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Wednesday 31 May 2023 Dublin: 8°C

# Yes

All time
# Yes
Blasphemy vote 'a significant milestone for Ireland becoming a more modern society'
A final result on the blasphemy referendum may not be announced until tomorrow.
# Yes or No
Undecided on the blasphemy referendum? Campaigners go head-to-head to help you decide
The vote to remove the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution takes place on Friday.
# off the fence
'The No side wasn't offering solutions to the hard cases' - Undecideds explain why they voted Yes
“I’m not a fan of abortion, but I was even less of a fan of the Eighth Amendment.”
# global attention
'Not conservative ... just complicated' - Roscommon's repealers on the county's journey from No to Yes
Voters across Roscommon have been talking to each other, finally, about previously “taboo subjects”.
# repealing the eighth
The results are in and the country has voted YES - Here's what happens now
The final results have just been announced, with the Yes side securing the majority vote.
# together for yes
Pro-choice campaigners say they will 'of course' accept result of referendum
Campaign group Together For Yes was launched in Dublin today.
# Tony Abbott
Former Australian leader 'headbutted' on heated same-sex marriage campaign trail
Former prime minister Tony Abbott is a prominent opponent of the campaign for same-sex marriage in Australia.
# Gay Marriage
Malta votes to legalise same-sex marriage
Malta, the EU’s smallest nation, becomes the bloc’s 15th member to legalise same-sex unions.
# creamy number
Classic Donegal soft drink Football Special has just launched its own ice cream
Gamechanger.
# on the big screen
15 screenings of classic Christmas movies coming up around Ireland
Given a few of them aren’t on telly and all…
# gbbo
There's a Great British Bake Off adult colouring book and people are losing it
The, eh, technical challenge is staying between the lines.
# tangled up
A pub in Dublin has added THAT Tangle Twister cocktail to its menu
And it looks class.
# the gilbeys
Linda, Pete and George are coming back to Gogglebox and everyone is delighted
Guess who’s back…
Voices
Been asked to every social event over Christmas? Why is it so difficult to just say no?
Do you feel obliged to say yes to everything? You might need to learn to set boundaries, writes Karl Melvin.
17 great things that have happened since the last Budget
It’s not all bad…
# free stuff
This woman has said thanks for the Yes vote by leaving free pieces of art about the place
Keep your eyes peeled, there could be one for you.
# damage
A popular Irish YouTuber claims 'anti-equality campaigners' doused his car in acid
This isn’t good.
# Yes
How much sex do women on the 'female Viagra' have? It’s the week in numbers
Plus: How many stores does Ikea have worldwide?
# Abuse
Fine Gael hopeful told to 'get the queers to vote for you'
Councillor Sharon Tolan received the anonymous message yesterday morning.
# Ballina
A Mayo priest calls out Yes voters in the middle of Mass
Ballina priest Fr Tom Doherty dedicated his weekend homilies after the recent marriage referendum to reflect on the “immorality” of the Yes vote.
# Equality
Tears warning! There's a beautiful short film of the Yes vote results unfolding in Dublin
A wonderful montage.
# no from us
The Vatican thinks the referendum result is "a defeat for humanity"
The comments were made by Cardinal Parolin, the top diplomat in the Vatican – second only to Pope Francis himself.
# constituency count
How did your constituency vote in the marriage referendum?
Here’s how they voted where you’re from.
# planes trains automobiles
People are coming #HomeToVote and it's making Ireland fierce emotional
Chopping a giant onion here, sorry.
# polls are open
No selfies or badges: What you need to know before you vote today
Here’s everything you need to know.
# hatemail
'Sorry to hear about your cancer, but maybe it's the will of God'
Journalist Una Mullally has received an outpouring of support after tweeting homophobic hatemail.
# Conscience
Bishop: 'I would hate if people voted No for bigoted, nasty, bullying reasons'
Donal McKeown is calling for churchgoers to make up their own mind on what way to vote in the same-sex marriage referendum.
# Yes or No
Louis Walsh joins the Irish celebs backing a Yes vote
How are other well-known Irish names voting in the referendum? We take a look.
# presidential age
Lots of TDs and Senators are voting No in that 'other' referendum next week
TheJournal.ie has surveyed all Oireachtas members on how they’re voting in both referendums next Friday.
# Explainer
Surrogacy in Ireland: Where do we stand?
The referendum on marriage equality is only a few days away. However, other issues have been entering the debate.
# Same-Sex Marriage
With less than a week to go, the Yes side is sustaining a commanding poll lead
It will take a big turnaround for the proposal to be defeated.
# Pin-gate
Lots of TDs are breaking the rules and wearing Yes pins - but will they be punished?
The wearing of pins and badges in Leinster House has become a hot topic in recent days.
# drive for equality
This rainbow taxi for a Yes vote has been spotted on the streets of Dublin
Everyone wants to be picked up by this equality chariot.
# No
Catholic leaders are out in force arguing against same-sex marriage
One bishop believes schoolbooks that view marriage as solely between a man and a woman could face legal challenges if the vote is passed.
# Yes
Met Éireann says it 'could tip 20 degrees' next week
It will hit around 17 today too…
# marriage ref
Maynooth Students' Union receive 'sick and disturbing' postcard from 'Vote No' campaign
The union is voting today on whether or not a Pride flag should be raised on campus in support of equality.
# ssshuu
You need to hear this Swedish city's very strange word for 'yes'
It makes no sense. You’ll love it.
# Decision time
Former Waterford Crystal workers unanimously vote in favour of €178m pension deal
The factory in Waterford closed in 2009.
# Opinion Poll
Can you guess which party's voters are least supportive of same-sex marriage?
A new poll has found increased support overall for the introduction of same-sex marriage.
# ah now lads
More than 80,000 people sign a petition calling for independence referendum re-run
The re-run is being suggested after allegations of vote rigging in the referendum.