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Ah here.

TV3 New Zealand.

Thanks Reppy

Meanwhile….

Australia’s inability to achieve marriage equality is now an international embarrassment. While Ireland is gripped by euphoria after a resounding win for the “yes” campaign in Friday’s referendum on same-sex marriage, Australia must reflect on the failures of its political system and its leaders.

The referendum delivered a landslide 62 to 38 per cent majority for change, and is being hailed as a nationally unifying transformative moment for Ireland. It should not be forgotten that homosexuality was illegal in Ireland until 1993, divorce until 1996, and abortion is still banned, except where the mother’s life is in danger.

Opinion polls suggest public support for marriage equality is even higher in Australia than in Ireland, at more than 70 per cent, according to a Crosby Textor poll. Yet we remain incapable of a reform achieved by about 20 other democracies, including now the strongly Catholic nation of Ireland, a country deeply grafted into the DNA of Australia.

Australians deserve a say on gay marriage (TheAge)

Previously: How Low Can Australia Go?

Thanks Mark Geary

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Catherine Tenant writes:

I doodled this drawing yesterday to celebrate the referendum, now it’s being shared about Instagram and Facebook. A friend suggested I send it in to ye. I’m a Canadian studying medicine in Dublin for four years and I’m so incredibly proud of my adoptive country for the message they sent the world this week! Grá IS the law! The only thing that matters! Wishing everyone future happiness and a speedy recovery from the hangovers…

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Ruth Stafford writes:

This really struck me. Thought it might do the same to you guys. Made by my friend Liosa Mac Namara.

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Bronagh Kingston writes:

The Teds are thrilled at this result! What a great day for our country! Happy & Momentous Congratulations to all!

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A remake of the July 2013 cover of The New Yorker magazine.

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Starina writes:

lovely graphic by Dublin designer Elaine Kellegher…

 

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The Marriage referendum electoral map of the Republic of Ireland

‘No’-voting Roscommon/South Leitrim.

The Heart of Darkness?

Or something else entirely?

There have been quite a few sneering and cruel remarks about the people of Roscommon/South Leitrim that voted ‘No’ by a narrow margin (51.48%) in #MarRef.

That was surely a disappointment for the 17,615 constituents who voted ‘Yes’ but more soul destroying for that county and a half was the attitude of many social commenters who took the opportunity to belittle and demonise the entire population there.

Screwed over by government on issues like healthcare access, job creation and clean drinking water, these are not people who deserve that treatment. These are people who are mostly used to being forgotten about and not noticed.

Several other constituencies had incredibly tight votes – Donegal West was Yes by .05% or 33 votes – it was a very closely contested referendum in other rural areas. It’s a shame there were any constituencies that voted ‘No’ but to be the only one is unfortunate.

These are counties ravaged by emigration and the flow of younger inhabitants to urban centres and jobs. Sligo, Dublin, Letterkenny and Galway are typically the places where they live and vote. Ros/South Leitrim doesn’t have an urban centre larger than Roscommon Town (12,500). The younger voter is evidently a Yes.

Having canvassed voters’ opinions in the area in the run up to Friday, I noticed there was a disconnect with the Yes campaign and message that I hadn’t encountered in Dublin. Many rural people felt talked down to and alienated. They felt shouted at. They got left behind by the Yes campaign which is worth reflecting on…..(cont at link below)

In defence of Roscommon/South Leitrim (Paddy McKenna)

Thanks John Gallen

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This evening.

Outside City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin and The George (pic 2), George’s Street, Dublin

In The George , from top: white-toothed revellers; Denis nemesis Catherine Murphy (centre) with Shirley Temple Bar (top left).

Meanwhile…

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Simon writes:

Vodka shots made in Lucan for Yes party in Dublin 4

Pics: Stephen Roden, Catherine Murphy, Buzz O’Neill (top two), Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

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Scenes from Dublin Castle, RDS Ballsbridge and Citywest.

Final declaration:

YES: 1,201,607 (62.1%)

NO: 734,300 (37.9%)

Referendum result in detail here

From top: Dublin Castle aeriel view; Leo Vardkar and Simon Coveney at Dublin Castle; Snogging; the castle grounds; Miss Panti; Dublin Castle this morning; the courtyard earlier; slefies in the crowd; Andrew Hyland Director of Communications Yes Equality campaign and Linda Cullen; Moninne Griffith (left) and partner Clodagh Robinson; Partners Michael Barron (left) and Jaime Nanci; Belle Horgan (7 months); ballot counting staff; David Norris all at The RDS Ballsbridge (top) and (above) Leo Varadkar tallies in Citywest.

Pics: Aine Kerr; Katie Hannon and Ciara Ni Bhroin and Emily Dugan and Leah Farrell/Photocall Ireland

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Over Dublin city tonight

Just before polls closed, the average turnout across Dublin county was an estimated 65 per cent and 53 per cent in the Dublin city council area. Turnout in Cork city was above 60 per cent.

Minister for Communications Alex White, the director of elections for the Labour Party, said: “It seems likely that turnout will finish as high, if not higher than in the general election. I think something very big happened in Ireland. A whole new generation has been politicised.”

Those on the No side also acknowledged that the large turnout in Dublin, in particular, was likely to tip the balance in favour of a Yes….

Campaigners believe high turnout will carry Yes vote (Irish Times)

Pic via Sinéad Ryan

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Bermuda this evening.

Thanks Windum

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Lorna writes:

Ted voted early and often today

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Dublin tonight.

Via Aodhan O’Riordan

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This afternoon.

Sasko writes:

Vincent Fox and Anne Cole couple who got married today and cast their vote in St James’ Primary School, Basin Street Upper, Dublin 8 Polling Station.

Great wedding outfits/footwear, in fairness.

(Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland)

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This evening.

A group of Yes voters who came on the Boat from England to Dublin Port on the Stena Line to Vote in the Marriage Referendum.

(Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland)

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The Front Lounge Parliament Street, Dublin

Should you be in Dublin.

Peter McGuire, of Dublin South Central’s Yes Equality group, writes:

This Saturday morning, The Front Lounge on Parliament St will open at the earlier time of 10am to follow RTÉ One’s Marriage Referendum count on the big screen projector. Breakfast will turn to brunch. There will be tea. There will be coffee. From 10.30am, the bar will open: There may be drink.

Early tallies for the Marriage Referendum may come in by around 10 or 11am, depending on whether or not the Presidential Age Referendum is counted first (and if it’s close, it may be a bit later). No voters and undecided people are also very welcome to attend: The Front Lounge is a public house, open to all.  Spread the word.

Alternative suggestions welcome below

(Photocall Ireland)