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Ireland gay marriage vote: Rainbow appears over Dublin as the Emerald Isle votes yes to gay marriage Ireland gay marriage vote: Rainbow appears over Dublin as the Emerald Isle votes yes to gay marriage
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As the results rolled in and Ireland gave a resounding “Yes” vote to marriage equality yesterday, a rainbow appeared over Dublin in what was seen as a fitting gesture from Mother Nature to celebrate the result of the referendum.As the results rolled in and Ireland gave a resounding “Yes” vote to marriage equality yesterday, a rainbow appeared over Dublin in what was seen as a fitting gesture from Mother Nature to celebrate the result of the referendum.
The happy coincidence was celebrated as a symbol of the rainbow flag flying over Ireland, and many took to Twitter to express their joy at the event as celebrations carried on throughout the day.The happy coincidence was celebrated as a symbol of the rainbow flag flying over Ireland, and many took to Twitter to express their joy at the event as celebrations carried on throughout the day.
Ireland made history yesterday when it became the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by way of a popular vote. The referendum had a turnout of 60.5 per cent with 1,201,607 people voting in favour of same sex marriage, a total of 62.1 per cent of the vote.Ireland made history yesterday when it became the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by way of a popular vote. The referendum had a turnout of 60.5 per cent with 1,201,607 people voting in favour of same sex marriage, a total of 62.1 per cent of the vote.
There's a rainbow over Dublin currently. Very appropriate. God clearly approves. #irelandreferendum #IrelandVoteYes pic.twitter.com/ZEAo4H6JLA
Ireland says YES and shows a great example of straight-gay alliance! Rainbow over Cork this afternoon. Be proud. pic.twitter.com/pat4HyLMpx”
Today's local news in #Ireland was just awesome. #EqualityForAll pic.twitter.com/M7Jagjx7OM
Took this pic today so happy every sky is equal and everybody is allowed to get married #VoteYesForEquality pic.twitter.com/GqDjfIDOyH
There's a big gay rainbow over Dublin, if that's not Jesus giving the Yes vote I don't know what is pic.twitter.com/p38LKtLgOv
Yes vote, Eurovision is on, Actual rainbow over Cork, This is now officially the gayest day in Irish history pic.twitter.com/wVtnEfWvTU
There was a double rainbow over Dublin the day equal marriage rights were granted in Ireland. Love manifested. pic.twitter.com/JSR3tWxiwk
Ireland votes YES and Mother Nature makes a rainbow over Dublin to celebrate. Pretty freakin' sweet! pic.twitter.com/T8dFpADFBu
Sin Fein President Gerry Adams called the referendum a "huge day for equality" and called for equality in "social and economic issues" also.Sin Fein President Gerry Adams called the referendum a "huge day for equality" and called for equality in "social and economic issues" also.
Australians have now called for their own referendum on same-sex marriage following the historic result from Ireland, but Prime Minister Tony Abbot has quashed requests, claiming it is the role of the federal government to deal with any changes in the law, stressing that referendums are reserved for constitutional changes in the law only.Australians have now called for their own referendum on same-sex marriage following the historic result from Ireland, but Prime Minister Tony Abbot has quashed requests, claiming it is the role of the federal government to deal with any changes in the law, stressing that referendums are reserved for constitutional changes in the law only.