Celebrations have been held at Collins Barracks in Dublin, marking 10 years since Ireland voted 'Yes' in the marriage equality referendum.
The day-long event, 'What A Difference A Day Made', marked the 22 May 2015, when Ireland became the first country in the world to grant equal marriage rights to same-sex couples by popular vote.
62% of voters approved the amendment to the Constitution of Ireland that would allow same-sex marriage, 38% voted against the proposal.
Since then, 5,956 same-sex couples have married in Ireland, according to figures published by the Central Statistics Office in April.
Organised by the team behind the Yes Equality campaign, the event featured a lineup of performances, music, and talks, including live performances from Tolü Makay, Niamh Bury and Bobbi Arlo, alongside choral performances from Gloria, Choral Confusion, The Belle Harmonics, and Dublin Gay Men's Chorus.
Over 20 LGBTQ+ community organisations attended, allowing visitors to connect with support groups across the country.
Speaking ahead of the event, Co-Director of the Yes Equality campaign Brian Sheehan thanked those who contributed to the historic Yes vote 10 years ago.
"It’s also an opportunity to thank all of our allies and the organisations who worked for that Yes vote - including trade unions, civil society, community and human rights organisations, student unions and most importantly the 70 Yes Equality groups and LGBTIQ+ organisations across the country", Mr Sheehan said.
"It will explore the challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ communities now, especially in the face of rising hostility and unfinished legal protections in Ireland," he added.
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