Final Results of Irish Referendum on Equal Rights for LGBT Citizens: 62% YES, 38% NO — Smashing Victory for Human Rights in Traditionally Catholic Nation

Ireland has voted to legalise same-sex marriage: YES - 62% NO - 38% http://t.co/EafIuvyLQe

— Britain Elects (@britainelects) May 23, 2015

The final results of the Irish referendum on equal rights for LGBT citizens:

62% YES
38% NO

This is a smashing victory for human rights and the values of justice, inclusion, and concern for those on the margins embedded in Catholic social teaching in a country about 84% Catholic.

Amazing to read #YesEquality #MarRef #SoProud pic.twitter.com/A1W8teQBy6

— Bekah Molony (@BekahMolony_) May 23, 2015