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

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

After a long passionate campaign, Ireland takes to the polls today to vote in the Marriage Equality Referendum (and the Presidential Age Referendum).

Proof of just how emotive this referendum has been can be found at the country's airports and ferry ports as hundreds of the Irish abroad come #HomeToVote.

People have been sharing photos and updates of their travel plans as they make the journey home from Australia, England and even Kenya to exercise their democratic right and vote.

READ MORE: Turnout across the country averaging around 15% .

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

It would bring a tear to your eye

@gettheboat2vote @ireland In Heathrow & awaiting boarding to Cork - excited to be going #hometovote

— Patricia Reilly (@trishbrussels) May 21, 2015

A lot of yes voters flying #hometovote but let's not discount the no voters walking across the water.

— Baz (@bazlyons) May 21, 2015

If you're coming #hometovote, for Yes or No, you bring home an important message. Voting matters, the choice matters, our future matters. TY

— Cathal Mac Coille (@CathalMacCoille) May 21, 2015

Wow who says people don't vote! #hometovote so impressive, what a sense of community and social responsibility #gritinmyeye

— Rhona Shepherd (@RhonaShepherd) May 22, 2015

You can follow the hashtag on Twitter as more people are expected to arrive back in Ireland throughout the day. Polling stations close at 10pm

RELATED: Time to decide: 10 reasons to vote YES and 10 reasons to vote NO

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Via BreakingNews.ie