Emigration of energetic, enlightened youth behind Roscommon no vote

Roscommon native Jennifer Hough looks at why her home county was the only one with a no majority in the marriage referendum — and the implications of this

Ban Ki-moon praises Marriage Referendum yes vote

United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has said Ireland has sent a message to the world with its overwhelming support for gay marriage.

Diarmuid Martin: Catholic Church needs to undergo a reality check

The Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, is right — the Catholic Church now needs to carry out a reality check, especially in regard to young people and their beliefs. And after the outcome of the referendum on same-sex marriage, he won’t find the result of such a check very comforting.

Marriage Referendum: Yes side to target ban on gay teachers

Yes Equality campaigners have set their targets on ending the State-allowed ban on gay teachers in certain religious-run schools and beefing up transgender rights on the back of the success of the same-sex marriage referendum.

Marriage Referendum: Archbishop: Church must re-examine its interaction with youth

The Catholic Church needs to re-examine itself and how it interacts with young people and their views, according to Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin.

Marriage Referendum: ‘We’ve changed what it means to grow up LGBT’

A new generation has spoken, said the yes side after a landslide victory and an historic weekend.

Complaint made over refusal to print invites

A printing company which refused to print civil partnership invitations for a gay couple has said that a complaint has been made about the decision to the Equality Tribunal.

Referendum: Record numbers turn out to cast vote

Indications from polling stations last night suggested that a record number of people cast their vote in yesterday’s referenda on marriage equality and lowering the age of eligibility to run for the presidency.

Referendum: Thousands make the journey home to vote

Across the country, queues were forming. Thousands upon thousands, waiting at their nearest polling stations to cast their vote in what, to some, is one of the most important referendums Ireland has ever had.

Referendum: Minister admits surrogacy issue must be addressed

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has defended her decision not to bring in laws on surrogacy in advance of the marriage equality referendum but admitted the campaign had made clear the need for legislation.

People are sharing their #HomeToVote stories and it’s lovely

So the big day is finally here. Did you think it would ever come?

People urged to ‘turn up and vote’

People of all ages have been urged to vote in today’s referenda or someone else will get to make their decision for them at the ballot box.

GRA forced to defend its call for yes vote in referendum

The largest garda representative association has been forced to defend its decision to urge its members to vote yes in the same sex marriage referendum.

Fianna Fáil TD slams sick taunts aimed at party leader

A senior Fianna Fáil TD has slammed sick taunts aimed at party leader Micheál Martin, which said two of his children who died tragically would want him to vote no in today’s marriage referendum.

Age referendum is a good way to involve younger people in politics

The fear is that if we are to vote a majority yes today ... we could end up with a mere child in the Áras, writes Alison O’ Connor

Everything you need to know about the Marriage Equality Referendum

This Friday, May 22, the Irish electorate will take to the polls to vote on the Marriage Equality Referendum. We will also be asked to vote on

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The Lough birds chat about the referendum, like

Everyone’s been talking about tomorrow’s marriage equality referendum - even some of the birds on the Lough in Cork.

‘Bullying’ yes side has already lost vote, say no campaigners

No vote campaigners “absolutely believe” the yes side has “already lost” the same-sex marriage referendum, despite “bullying, name-calling, and a shocking campaign of intimidation” by the Government and the media.

The DOs and DON’Ts of voting in Friday’s referenda

If you’re over the age of 18 and on the register of electors then you’re eligible to vote on Friday’s referenda. If you’re a first time voter or just a bit rusty, here’s a handy guide explaining everything you need to do to vote successfully.

McAleese accuses Catholic Church of hypocrisy over equality

The Catholic Church has been accused of hypocrisy over its opposition to marriage equality by former president Mary McAleese.

Faith group challenges archbishop’s comments

A faith group has challenged Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin’s reliance on the Pope as a guide on how to vote in the marriage equality referendum.

Family impact still centre stage

Both the no and yes sides in the marriage referendum campaign continue to disagree on whether surrogacy and children are relevant or not to the this week’s landmark vote.

Star Trek’s George Takei calls for a Yes vote in marriage referendum

Oh myyy.... George Takei has called for Irish people to vote yes in the upcoming marriage equality referendum.