Rory O’Neill (Panti): It’s going to be devastating if referendum fails

Rory O’Neill (Panti): It’s going to be devastating if referendum fails

Rory O'Neill - also known by his stage name Panti Bliss - became something of a figurehead for gay rights in Ireland after his world-famous speech on the stage of the Abbey Theatre last year.

His thoughts on the upcoming marriage equality referendum were laid out in a documentary excerpt uploaded to YouTube last night - in which he says this month's vote is deeply personal for the LGBT community.