Ireland says 'Yes' to gay marriage

Updated On May 23, 2015 11:20 pm IST
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Morocco, a conservative Muslim Kingdom considers homosexuality as a crime. (Reuters File Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 23, 2015 11:20 pm IST

Morocco, a conservative Muslim Kingdom considers homosexuality as a crime. (Reuters File Photo)

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With 40 out of Ireland's 43 constituencies counted, the 'Yes' vote was ahead with 62.3%. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 23, 2015 11:20 pm IST

With 40 out of Ireland's 43 constituencies counted, the 'Yes' vote was ahead with 62.3%. (Reuters Photo)

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Legalising gay marriage is a seismic change in Ireland, where the Church remains a powerful force. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 23, 2015 11:20 pm IST

Legalising gay marriage is a seismic change in Ireland, where the Church remains a powerful force. (AP Photo)

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Hundreds of 'Yes' supporters gathered in the grounds of Dublin Castle cheered and waved rainbow flags as the results came through. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Hundreds of 'Yes' supporters gathered in the grounds of Dublin Castle cheered and waved rainbow flags as the results came through. (AP Photo)

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Ballot boxes at the count centre in Dublin as Ireland holds a referendum on gay marriage. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ballot boxes at the count centre in Dublin as Ireland holds a referendum on gay marriage. (Reuters Photo)

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Same-sex marriage supporters pose for a photograph at Dublin Castle in Dublin, Ireland. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Same-sex marriage supporters pose for a photograph at Dublin Castle in Dublin, Ireland. (Reuters Photo)

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Supporters for same-sex marriage wait for the announcement of the referendum in Dublin castle. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Supporters for same-sex marriage wait for the announcement of the referendum in Dublin castle. (AFP Photo)

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Ireland will be the 19th country in the world to legalise gay marriage, and the 14th in Europe. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ireland will be the 19th country in the world to legalise gay marriage, and the 14th in Europe. (Reuters Photo)

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Men walk past a Yes vote campaign graffiti in central Dublin. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Men walk past a Yes vote campaign graffiti in central Dublin. (Reuters Photo)

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Supporters for same-sex marriage Burns Helen Kelleher and Elin Adler (R) share a kiss as they celebrate outside a gay bar in Dublin. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 23, 2015 11:20 pm IST

Supporters for same-sex marriage Burns Helen Kelleher and Elin Adler (R) share a kiss as they celebrate outside a gay bar in Dublin. (AFP Photo)

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