Five years ago the people of Ireland woke up to a country that had overwhelmingly chosen love over hatred.And five years ago on Saturday, the grounds of Dublin Castle became a rainbow coloured sea of celebration, as voting results came in from around the country.
Dr Gráinne Healy, co-director of the Yes Equality campaign along with Brian Sheehan, said she and her colleagues felt a huge sense of “joy and relief” as the votes came in, and they realised that the referendum would be passed.Simply pop your e-mail into the box at the top of this article and get all the latest news and entertainment direct to you
However, the official announcement of the win did not take place at Dublin Castle until much later in the day. They were one of more than 3,200 same-sex couples who have tied the knot since the Marriage Act 2015 came into effect in November 2015. Lead campaigner Ailbhe Smyth also recalls the feelings of joy and love felt by everyone on counting day.
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