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Joyous scenes and ceremonies recalled five years after Ireland voted yes to marriage equality

Today marks five years since the public voted in favour of same-sex marriage in the marriage equality referendum, becoming the first country in the world to do so by popular vote.

Joyous scenes and ceremonies recalled five years after Ireland voted yes to marriage equality

Fri, 22 May, 2020 - 13:37

Denise O’Donoghue

Today marks five years since the public voted in favour of same-sex marriage in the marriage equality referendum, becoming the first country in the world to do so by popular vote.

It was passed with 62% support from the public.

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