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Northern Ireland is the only part of the United Kingdom that does not allow same-sex marriage

Referendum set to increase calls for NI vote

Pressure is set to build on Northern Ireland's politicians to allow a popular vote on same-sex marriage after the apparent passing of the marriage referendum in the Republic.

News • 23 May 15

Early celebrations as the referendum looks set to be passed

World reacts to same-sex marriage result

Media outlets and public figures around the world followed updates on the result in the same-sex marriage referendum.

News • 23 May 15

The quota in the Carlow-Kilkenny by-election is 33,418

FF's Aylward wins Carlow-Kilkenny by-election

Fianna Fáil's Bobby Aylward has won the Carlow-Kilkenny Dáil by-election.

News • 24 May 15

The Yes campaign in the same-sex marriage referendum had a clear lead as tallies were taken

In Pictures: Referendum Results

The count of the referendums on same-sex marriage and presidential age got under way at 9am.

Galleries • 29 May 15

Speaking to RTÉ the Archbishop said he appreciates how gay and lesbian men and women feel on this day

Church needs to do a reality check - Archbishop

The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, has said the marriage referendum results show that the Catholic Church has a huge task in front of it to get its message to young people.

News • 24 May 15

Gerry Adams, Panti and Frances Fitzgerald take a selfie at Dublin Castle

Same-sex marriage legislation due this summer

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said today marks "a great message to send out to the world".

News • 23 May 15

Voters were asked whether to reduce the age of presidential candidates to 21

Referendum on presidential age is defeated

The referendum on the age of presidential candidates has been defeated with 73.1% voting No and 26.9% voting Yes.

News • 24 May 15

Yes campaigners celebrate the result of the marriage referendum

As it happened: Ireland backs same-sex marriage

Ireland has voted Yes to same-sex marriage and No to lowering the minimum age of presidential candidates.

News • 24 May 15

Thousands gather in Dublin Castle to hear the declaration of the same-sex marriage referendum

Ireland says Yes to same-sex marriage

Ireland has become the first country in the world to bring in same-sex marriage by a popular vote.

News • 24 May 15

Some people have objected to the presence of bibles at polls

Bibles at polling stations for 'swearing oath'

After reports of objections at some polling stations this morning to bibles being on display, the Department of Environment has said they are for use in cases where a presiding officer asks a voter with no identification to swear an oath.

News • 22 May 15

Dublin Castle open for referendum declaration

The Upper Courtyard of Dublin Castle will be open tomorrow, allowing people to view the declarations for the referendums on same-sex marriage and presidential-age, on a big screen.

News • 23 May 15

vote 2015

Referendum set to increase calls for NI vote

World reacts to same-sex marriage result

FF's Aylward wins Carlow-Kilkenny by-election

In Pictures: Referendum Results

Church needs to do a reality check - Archbishop

Same-sex marriage legislation due this summer

Referendum on presidential age is defeated

As it happened: Ireland backs same-sex marriage

Ireland says Yes to same-sex marriage

Bibles at polling stations for 'swearing oath'

Dublin Castle open for referendum declaration

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