Ukraine sees wartime marriage surge She should have awoken to the sound of popping champagne corks on her wedding day, but Tetyana was instead startled out of bed by Russian … Ukraine • 28 Jul 22
Number of marriages still below pre-pandemic levels The number of people who tied the knot in 2021 remained below pre-pandemic levels, with Friday the most popular day to marry, and August and … Ireland • 29 Apr 22
Chile president signs same-sex marriage into law Chilean President Sebastian Pinera today signed a law legalising same-sex marriage, two days after the congress approved a bill opposed by one of the frontrunners … World • 09 Dec 21
82 marriages took place in Ireland during pandemic Figures released to RTÉ News show that 82 marriages were registered with a ceremony date since the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic in Ireland. Coronavirus • 12 Jun 20
Irishman's pandemic proposal over Zoom Around the world, social distancing and lockdown restrictions are changing the ways people live, but one Dublin man refused to let the coronavirus pandemic get … Coronavirus • 20 Apr 20
Report says new child bride every seven seconds One girl under 15 is married every seven seconds, according to a report by Save the Children, with girls as young as ten married off … News • 11 Oct 16
Govt agrees to close marriage loophole for minors Tánaiste Joan Burton and Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald have received Government approval to introduce primary legislation that will remove the underage exemption … Ireland • 15 Dec 15
11 held over marriage of convenience fraud Gardaí have arrested 11 people as part of an investigation into a multi-million-euro marriage-of-convenience fraud. Ireland • 22 Dec 15
Gay and Lesbian Network regrets Higgins' absence The Gay and Lesbian Network has said it regrets that President Michael D Higgins was not able to sign the same-sex marriage legislation last night. News • 30 Oct 15
President signs marriage equality bill President Michael D Higgins has signed the marriage equality bill. News • 29 Aug 15
New measures to prevent 'marriages of convenience' New measures have come into effect to prevent so-called "marriages of convenience" taking place in Ireland. News • 18 Aug 15
Australia's Abbott rules out marriage referendum Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said his country would not follow Ireland's lead and hold a referendum on same-sex marriage, adding that any decisions would … News • 24 May 15
State funding for all pre-marriage courses cut State funding was stopped last month for all pre-marriage courses, including those run by Protestant and secular organisations, the statutory Child and Family Agency, Tusla, … News • 13 May 15
Same-sex marriage referendum to be held in May Tánaiste Joan Burton and Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald have welcomed a decision by Cabinet to hold the Marriage Equality referendum next May. News • 16 Dec 14
TD queries need for marriage referendum A Labour TD has asked if a referendum on marriage equality is necessary and suggested the issue could be dealt with through legislation. News • 09 Oct 14
Marriages down in 2011, 29% chose civil ceremonies Fewer couples got married in 2011 compared with the previous year, while the average age of brides and grooms continues to rise, according to figures … News • 30 Sep 13
Thousands march in favour of same-sex marriage An estimated 5,000 people have marched in Dublin city centre calling on the Government to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples. News • 18 Aug 13
New laws to crack down on 'sham marriages' The Cabinet has approved new legislation to crack down on "sham marriages". News • 24 Jul 13
