Eurovision fans Jonathan and Frank seize Copenhagen marriage chance

Jonathan Neville and Frank Dermody have used their passion for the Eurovision Song Contest as an opportunity to get married, grabbing headlines here and abroad.

The couple from Cork City travel to the event almost annually and decided to tie the knot in Denmark this year.

Gay marriage became legal in the Scandinavian country in June 2012 and officials in Eurovision’s host city offered a choice of locations for gay and straight couples to wed throughout the duration of the song contest.

Jonathan, from Youghal Co Cork, and Frank, a native of Killorglin Co Kerry, have been together for eight years but are prevented from marrying in Ireland for the time being.

Jonathan, who works for Landmark Media, which owns breakingnews.ie, told the Evening Echo: "We are tired of waiting for gay couples to be able to get married in Ireland."

Frank and Jonathan show off their wedding rings

The guys had a very low-key service, buying their rings on the day before and having the nuptials witnessed by two of their close friends. Their story gathered momentum however after they were featured on news websites around Europe.

Jonathan and Frank will arrive home on Sunday after attending the Eurovision final tomorrow.

It's sure to be a week they'll never forget, despite the disappointment of Ireland’s exit last night.

Hat tip: The Evening Echo.