Ireland votes to legalise gay marriage

Support for gay marriage in Ireland reaches 65 per cent with just the final votes to be counted - a resounding yes which forces the hugely influential Catholic church into turmoil after it opposed the change.
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[@thecreativemillenial]

In America, 1 in 2 marriages end in divorce In Britain 2 in 5 marriages end in divorce let's focus on our marriages before we go around telling people who they can and cannot marry

[@squareinsquare2078]

As a straight man, the proudest day I've ever had in my country. So proud of Ireland. To be there on the day was amazing, such love.

[@owenthompson5214]

They're prevs

[@maddisonmcardle1172]

@@owenthompson5214 how

[@mikemanners118]

Pathetic

[@qobmz]

🤮🤢

[@ailinos]

Happy to see this pass, Ireland made history today :)

[@CAwmy]

***** lol you gay ass:DD

[@ailinos]

Márk Simán​ You say that like it's a bad thing. I'm not gay I just support equality for my fellow humans. Thankfully Ireland has proven that opinions like yours are dying out :)

[@Whowhatwherewhyhowwhen]

Márk Simán thats why countries like yours are considered 3rd world lol. Keep complaining and being jealous of more civilizes developed countries

[@orientexpress1509]

Márk Simán **It is a bad thing.It is not normal** Normal is a setting on a hairdryer. If it's a bad thing maybe you're not using it correctly. It's meant to blow dry your hair and not your arse where it seems most your thinking originated from.

[@CAwmy]

Orient Express You arent normal too as it seems.Sorry for you

[@aislingbolton793]

Can I just say that I am Catholic and voted yes and couldn't be happier with the result, not all Christians are blind to equality. When the result came in, I may have cried a little bit :)

[@aislingbolton793]

I believe that Civil Marriage has nothing to do with religion that's why I voted yes, while religion and marriage used to be intertwined, it no longer is, that's why I voted yes, obviously Catholicism and marriage are two separate entities now so I couldn't justify voting no on religious grounds when they weren't asking for religious marriage, only civil marriage, and I believe that the state should not govern on the rules of religion, Irish politicians have shown us that they are incapable of doing so in a good way

[@MusicManTrailersx]

Aisling Bolton what do you say about churches supporting gay marriage,it should be called civil union not civil marriage,churches which allow gay marriage are apostate and heretic churches,and should be condemned by all christians,goverment has right to accept gay marriage but churches not,democracy is not allowed in church like it is in society,and they(gay community) have no right to seek christians approval and tolerance,because they dont deserve it,nor should they judge us because of our intolerance,i dont understand why gays are so judgmental about us,they probably hate us because we dont approve or accept them.

[@aislingbolton793]

I think Churches have the right not to officiate same sex marriages, if that makes them obsolete then that's what happens, but they have the right to stick to their principals, I think in this day age when we talk about equality and rights all the time we have to recognize that the Church has the right to stick to its beliefs, no one is forced to listen to the church or to go to Church so why can't they have their beliefs, at the end of the day in the eyes of the State the marriage between a gay couple is no less important than that of a straight couple and that's the main thing. Let the Church practice its beliefs, forcing people to believe what you believe undermines the idea of free speech and freedom of religion

[@MusicManTrailersx]

Aisling Bolton Its up to State to decide are they going to allow gays to marry,but what really irritates me is that church is going the same path of acceptance and tolerance,when its obviously against doctrines of Bible and whole christian belief,church has right to force its belief on those who belong to church and that religion,but not to others who are not.I think its fair enough

[@aislingbolton793]

Yes I agree with you the Church should have and does have the right to refuse to officiate same sex weddings, but I don't think the church should be forceful in its beliefs. I think they should follow Jesus' example, in that He never forced his beliefs on His followers but rather thought them how to do things and led by example. I think the Church has gained a reputation of being forceful. And yes I agree with your last point, if the Church forces its belief on those who do not belong to the Church then it's not belief at all.

[@newacct4yt]

Congratulations to Ireland from the USA! This is more proof that morality does not come from God or any religion. It comes only from human minds and hearts.

[@thatzefa6734]

You are so right and your words are truly wonderful :) It's gold to see that there arent just homophobics writing comments ^^ 😜

[@newacct4yt]

Askaro Thank you Askaro for your kind words. In the USA we are awaiting a decision in June from our Supreme Court regarding gay marriage. Sadly, the USA has never been progressive on civil rights; it always has to be forced by court order (and even civil war) to do what is right.

[@thatzefa6734]

newacct4yt yeah i heard a lot about the the USA having problems with the civil rights. Its really sad. But the actuel problem is, that gay people have to ask for their rights. I think, that most of the people are like children. They think they invented the marriage and now they are like: "its mine and i dont want to share it!". There is no reason why gay people shouldnt be allowed to marry each other. Ive got at least 20 arguements in my mind why gay marriage should be legal, but people wouldnt even listen, so it doesnt make ans sence to write them down here. 😟 Btw: i hope your sepreme court can do something about your rights, because Germany e.g., showed us once again, that it is still intolerant and not ready to change anything.😒

[@watchoutforstella]

wonderful. So happy to be able to vote & be part of this positive change :)

[@CAwmy]

Stella Stella *negative

[@michaela4173]

Márk Simán Dude, you have got some personal issues with homosexuality you need to start dealing with.

[@CAwmy]

Michael A yeah i hate it because i hate retarded people.

[@michaela4173]

Márk Simán so what does your boyfriend in that pic have to say about it?

[@michaela4173]

Márk Simán Oh Mark, you're not fooling anyone here. There's only one type of guy who reacts that way you are when the issue of homosexuality is brought up. And, btw, yeah, you two look like you're boyfriends. The fact you're taking a picture with him in the mirror and BOTH of you look super gay in it speaks volumes. Tell you what, grow a pair, come out and deal with it.

[@EIRESYM]

Well done to Ireland. Other countries should follow their example and allow the people to vote for Equality. Gay people are welcome to go to Ireland, Get Married an live life as equal citizens.

[@lyuz9113]

Congrats ireland :D

[@smithblack5945]

America, your next!

[@Blueberry40]

Smith Black Yep and as a result there will be civil war intertwined with a race war. I also think millions of Americans are infected with Ebola and they will not tell us until the chaos commences. Baltimore was just the opening act. Gonna be more fireworks than usual on the 4th of July. Gonna stock up and be on lockdown. I'm just making predictions about reactions.

[@cathalhughes5996]

i though they done that like the next day later lol

[@MrSpookyLover]

Never been prouder to be Irish, YES!

[@Colin12475]

Good stuff, Ireland.

[@alphaomega7558]

Colin12475 fuck you

[@Colin12475]

Alpha Omega Fuck you, too.

[@Colin12475]

Alpha Omega No, that's you.

[@alphaomega7558]

Dummy

[@Colin12475]

Alpha Omega Yes, you are.

[@berniecasey7572]

ALL MY LOVE AND SUPPORT TO ALL THE GAYS IN IRELAND FROM NYC

[@MrMichaelmjackson]

Lifes short!! Live your Life!!💕

[@PhsycoEarthling]

I'm thankful to be an Irish gay citizen as a teenager and a homosexual my rights and identity is respected by the government and my rights are recognised this also inspired me to come out and if this hasn't happened I wouldn't become the person that I am today . strong and confident

[@barryscarfe2461]

I am British and I say very welldone to the Republic of Ireland. I don't really agree with it being put to a public vote (as the rights of minorities shouldn't be allowed to be trampled upon by the majority) but I understand this is a constitutional requirement. In a way though this fact that it was decided upon by ordinary voters makes the victory more significant and more sweet. It is good to see that the Republic of Ireland is now not like it was in the past where the politicians were afraid of doing some things because of the power of the Roman Catholic church. Before, you were a bit like a Western European version of those Islamic hellholes in the Middle-East. Now, you are a modern secular country where the state decides things and isn't afraid of the Roman Catholic Church. As for the issue itself, life will go on as normal for the straight people and making gay CIVIL marriage legal will NOT destroy Irish society. Now, all we have to do is to get those numbskulls in Northern Ireland to see sense and come into the modern world and also the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey.

[@barryscarfe2461]

Er no, it is already legal in all of the United Kingdom apart from Northern Ireland. Now, the Republic of Ireland has made it legal there is only four places in the British Isles

[@barryscarfe2461]

where it still illegal ie Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.

[@leontrotsky911]

Barry Scarfe ya but everything has to be put to a public vote in ireland,it isn`t just the gay marriage issue,every law or any change in the constition has to come down to a vote to the people and not the government,it is a socialist society created after our freedom from your people,they should really teach you these things in england

[@barryscarfe2461]

Yeah, I knew that every potential change to your constitution has to put to a referendum and the people have to asked their opinions on them.

[@barryscarfe2461]

It means you get to have lots of referendums because of this constitutional requirement.

[@oliviamay599]

FUCK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've never been prouder to be from Ireland

[@isaiahrobinson393]

Everybody's perfect and special in their own way. All Lives Matter and I think in my own personal opinion I think that everybody should have equal rights.

[@jgg59]

Separate but equal is not a thing

[@superdougie4637]

Well done to Ireland for accepting gay marriage!, now we truly do have equality in some places, I just hope other countries do the same, the thing I don't understand is why should there of even been a vote in the first place? This is about EQUAL RIGHTS, the government should just allow it, Who gives a shit of the bigoted religious assholes who r against it, gay marriage isn't the only thing these people are against, most religions are holding humanity back from human achievements and most don't get along with other people, maybe the world should bane religion and see how religious people feel about it. If u don't believe in equal rights then u shouldn't live on this planet, Diversity is one of the things that makes us as a species amazing, let's all be different, make the planet we live on interesting.

[@MA-of2dd]

lot of people said yes and others said no ! Well ... We want to know why they said yes and why they said no and for choosing the yes or no ! It should be a realistic and scientific reason !

[@tonyfriggs]

The People Agree where most governments don't.........

[@reckingmachine]

If there was a vote to allow freedom of speech would you think this was a good thing? Or would you think that it should be allowed, regardless of some vote?

[@End_of_Lvl_Guardian]

reckingmachine The vote was to change the wording of the constitution which defines marriage as being between a man and woman you stupid fuck. The government has no legal mandate to change the constitution without the consent of the people.

[@reckingmachine]

Straight to name calling? And a patronising explanation of the situation. Fantastic start. You have missed the point I was trying to make. I don't know you're position, but mine is this; gay marriage, or equal rights, is a given. Or at least should be. the point of my example was to show that some things are to precious, or obvious, to be put to the vote. Should we have a nation wide vote on the right to freedom of speech?? No, because it would be a waste of time and money, and the principle is to important; what if there Was a poor turnout, or uneducated / biased voters chose poorly? I agree with the outcome, but not the method. To me, the fact it went to a vote, sounds like a compromised choice, done out of political limitations, or a minority of politicians in goverment who agree with this outcome, but are not numbered enough to push it through on there own.

[@End_of_Lvl_Guardian]

reckingmachine Did you even read my post? The government can't change the constitution without the peoples consent. THEY. HAVE. NO. LEGAL. MANDATE. TO. DO. SO. To legalize gay marriage without a referendum would be an act of fucking treason.

[@reckingmachine]

That's my point. It IS, an act of treason, to push through gay marriage.

[@End_of_Lvl_Guardian]

reckingmachine If you're a troll i take my hat off to you sir, because you are very good. If not, then holy shit your brain needs a software update.

[@dxrebel]

1:02 Erm yes but here in the Netherlands a popular vote was not even necessary because there was so little opposition....oh fuck it, congratulations!

[@koseku3]

can someone explain me why gays have to ask about everyone's permission for marrying? why does it even interest others?!

[@nautilusshell4969]

Because under Irish law, until 2015, marriage was understood to be between a man and a woman. If the government had simply legislated to change the law, then the legislation would have been open to challenge in the Supreme Court of the Republic of Ireland. Therefore, a constitutional amendment was required.

[@mavisformula]

Go Ireland!!! x

[@azzorroww]

I really thought they would say no but don't applaud to much the question of true equality is deeper than a vote or legislated law . Women still don't have it in wage equality. I'm surprised but the decision was yours to make and you made it I do fe it's a step forward but to what I'm not sure.

[@josephboland627]

I wonder did any one return to vote no

[@andybray9791]

Too far

[@IgnacioAgramonte]

CRAP I WOKE UP ALL THE MONSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cathallooby8998]

Just wondering, would all the folks who flocked here from abroad to vote be bothered doing the same in next year's General election?

[@arlzconz1935]

I'm so happy for dave and Richard true love always wins.

[@Dilligaf777]

USApilot you might like The lord of the rings, it has a great story and the books been doing well in stores too.

[@evanblitz6875]

Connors McGregor cousin at hypno alpha male skills yt shh.

[@NaderR]

Congrats, what's next...adoption?

[@Chase1493]

NaderR That got legalized about a month ago.

[@Martial-Mat]

NaderR No, because all of those pedo priests still need easy access to young boys...

[@alorsalors2785]

I hope, for your sake, you're joking

[@thedevil772]

NaderR Burning every Church and Mosque?

[@paulbrocker1349]

What a sad day for Ireland!

[@Martial-Mat]

Paul Brocker It will be if you ever visit.

[@CAwmy]

Mat Broomfield stfu gay

[@Martial-Mat]

Márk Simán Great comeback. You're not very intelligent are you?

[@CAwmy]

Mat Broomfield just hate people like you.why is it good to let sick people marry each other? kids shouldnt be seeing that

[@Martial-Mat]

Márk Simán What happened to make you hate, Mark? Because homophobia is not a rational position. At best, it's fear of the unknown, and most likely it's simply parroting hatred taught to you by equally ignorant friends and family. And very often, it's fear of your own inner secrets being discovered. I think we know the answer.

[@1948DESMOND]

gay marriages have NOT been legalized in ireland. gay marriages were legalized in SOUTHERN ireland. our oldest province has not legalized it ... yet !! in the meantime, check a map of the anglokelt isles and see the difference where the two states of ireland are situated.

[@marieantoinette1072]

Oldest province? No it's not

[@jameskillington7286]

The oldest province is Munster.

[@buskerharmony]

gay marriage whats the point ?

[@buskerharmony]

ask your sister

[@driftking2967]

Whats the point of love

[@subhojitdas264]

Legal recognisation

[@seanbridgeman2310]

i belive its the worst thing to have happened to ireland in years

[@alfredsalzer]

How are you coping since?? Life has gone on. Grow up, you tool

[@jamesbm971]

Really? There are far worse things than that!

[@eytharburhan8869]

@@jamesbm971 😂😂😂

[@jamesbm971]

@@eytharburhan8869 intelligent reply! 🤣🤣🤣

[@eytharburhan8869]

@@jamesbm971 are you telling that to me 🙁 or somebody else, because I am not a native speaker, May Allah guide you to the right path 😒

[@liamholton8937]

I voted no in that referendum.

[@murpburp1]

hope you’re proud

[@jamesbm971]

I voted yes 👍

[@kxam2]

We'll it's a democratic Republic. I may disagree with you but you vote what you want to.

[@andybray9791]

The ones voting yes are snowflakes

[@driftking2967]

Liam Holton you’re a snumìna

[@bigthis8260]

I'd say there was some manhole inspecting done in Dublin on the night of the results.

[@nevilleoreilly3106]

Which man gets the gay bowl syndrome when they get married??

[@troyhayder6986]

And if i had only known... I would have voted no....

[@troyhayder6986]

@Alle Warten Auf Das Licht we will all be voting no next time buddy...

[@troyhayder6986]

@Alle Warten Auf Das Licht it could be actually...if there was another referendum...and that seems to be the way its going in poland and hungary...

[@troyhayder6986]

@Alle Warten Auf Das Licht actually i voted for you...just telling you the lay of the land...next time i wont...

[@owenthompson5214]

@Alle Warten Auf Das Licht Ireland will probably be a majority Muslim by the end of the century

[@owenthompson5214]

@Alle Warten Auf Das Licht oh gammon the white version of calling a black a coconut