# Same-Sex

All time

# New Law

Both parents in some female same-sex relationships can now be named on a child's birth certificate

The bill became law today on the fourth anniversary of the marriage referendum.

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May 23rd 2019, 1:57 PM

# Cabinet

Cabinet approves law to allow some same-sex partners to both register as parents on baby's birth certificate

The move comes from government after years of campaigning for same-sex couples and LGBT advocates.

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Jun 26th 2018, 6:49 PM

# Breaking New Ground

Disney airs its first same-sex kiss

An episode of Star vs the Forces of Evil features same-sex couples kissing at a concert.

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Mar 1st 2017, 5:33 PM

# secret life

Gay priest says hiding his sexuality is 'tearing him apart'

“I’m not unnatural, I’m not sub-human, I’m not any different to anyone else in society and I am an equal, but that’s not the reality.”

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Nov 18th 2015, 8:57 AM

# No

Someone's launched a (very) last minute challenge against same-sex marriage

Gerry Walshe, an electrician from Clare, wants a judicial review.

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Sep 21st 2015, 10:50 PM

# Gayby Baby

Contoversy in Australia over new film about kids with gay parents

“During school hours we expect them to be doing maths and English and curriculum matters.”

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Aug 27th 2015, 9:09 AM

# real family

Putin's party launches a 'flag for straights’ to combat 'gay fever'

Because Russia.

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Jul 10th 2015, 2:30 PM

An Irish dad just delivered the best line of the referendum on Aussie TV

He couldn’t resist the opportunity to make a dad joke. Couldn’t resist.

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May 22nd 2015, 3:06 PM

# express yourself

Referendum Commissioner says he wouldn't like to see posters regulated 'North Korean style'

The Commissioner is encouraging people to get out and vote tomorrow.

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May 21st 2015, 1:55 PM

# you asked

The answers to your questions ahead of the same-sex marriage referendum

You asked and we got the referendum commissioner, Kevin Cross, to answer.

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May 19th 2015, 7:00 PM

# marriage referendum

We asked every TD and Senator if they’re voting Yes or No. Here’s what they said...

The majority are leaning one way.

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May 17th 2015, 1:45 PM

# marriage referendum

Politicians tell us why they're voting Yes or No

Do you support same-sex marriage?

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May 17th 2015, 1:30 PM

# bravery

"A heartfelt heart-breaking story": Huge praise for Ursula Halligan's coming-out op-ed

The broadcaster is encouraging people to vote Yes in the upcoming referendum.

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May 15th 2015, 2:37 PM

# Same-Sex Marriage

The Iona Institute have launched a new animated video to voice their 'No' arguments

The conservative group’s 2012 video ‘The Case for Man/Woman Marriage’ racked up over 100,000 views and was met with a scathing parody version.

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May 7th 2015, 11:21 AM

# misleading

Joan Burton says the No posters about surrogacy are 'sad and demeaning'

Ex-Justice Minister Alan Shatter said children are being used as weapons.

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May 4th 2015, 8:50 PM

# the trip

We went to the most Catholic county in Ireland to ask about same-sex marriage

Outside of the urban centres, how is the debate shaping up? We spent a day finding out.

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May 3rd 2015, 7:02 AM

# intervention

Senior Archbishop warns: Church could face legal action for opposing gay marriage

The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has issued a long message to churchgoers tonight.

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May 2nd 2015, 6:00 PM

# short story

'He’s grand but he’s an irritatin’ little pr*ck as well' - Roddy Doyle's post on marriage equality is going viral

The author posted the short story on his Facebook page.

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Apr 30th 2015, 9:07 AM

# Same-Sex

Marriage referendum posters are technically allowed to say anything...

Do some cross a line?

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Apr 21st 2015, 9:15 PM

# the marriage ref

"All I wanted to do was fit in": Son of Mary McAleese on growing up gay in Ireland

McAleese – who is now a Ryanair executive – is campaigning for a ‘Yes’ vote in next month’s same-sex marriage referendum.

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Apr 18th 2015, 5:59 PM

# Same-Sex

James Reilly: 'It is a misleading, bogus approach and reminds me of the divorce referendum'

The Minister for Children has come out strongly against the No side in the same-sex marriage referendum.

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Apr 16th 2015, 3:30 PM

# Referendum

'Text people, Facebook people, use Twitter': Gerry Adams asks for a 'Yes' vote

The campaigning ahead of next month’s vote is in full swing.

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Apr 14th 2015, 12:30 PM

# State of the Nation

Sinn Féin weighs into the same-sex marriage debate

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Apr 14th 2015, 9:00 AM

# on the list

Have you registered to vote in the marriage referendum? This handsome hipster clearly hasn't

Make your voice heard.

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Apr 10th 2015, 11:40 AM

# focaled up

Another legal muddle: Now the Irish language wording for the same-sex vote is being changed

“There’s probably a lesson to be learned from this, to be honest with you,” the Taoiseach said, confirming the move.

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Mar 10th 2015, 9:46 PM

# Referendum

Donegal mass goers walk out after priest criticises footballer's stance on gay marriage

The GAA star says the priest is entitled to his opinion but his name shouldn’t have been mentioned.

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Mar 10th 2015, 6:41 PM

# Unprecedented

This on-screen lesbian kiss has sparked a huge media storm in South Korea

Homosexuality is not illegal in South Korea – but it carries a significant social stigma, with few openly gay public figures.

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Feb 28th 2015, 8:05 AM

# Referendum

Church of Ireland won't be campaigning for same-sex marriage vote

The Church’s understanding of marriage remains that it is between a man and a woman.

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Feb 2nd 2015, 5:45 PM

# family values

Vincent Browne almost fell off his chair laughing at this guy's take on marriage equality

“We want family values, and we don’t want to see men and women getting married. And that’s the holy all of it.”

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Jan 29th 2015, 8:55 AM

# marriage ref

Same-sex vote wording could be less cumbersome (that is to say, simpler)

“Should same-sex marriage be legal in Ireland?” … That’s what we’re being asked — but the question itself is quite a bit longer. Why? Read on.

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Jan 25th 2015, 9:15 AM

# i do

Pics: Scotland welcomes its first same-sex weddings

Just lovely.

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Dec 31st 2014, 10:57 AM

# catholic teaching

The Vatican has suggested it's ready to welcome gay people... sort of

A document released by the Vatican today asks if it can welcome gay people “without compromising Catholic doctrine on the family and matrimony”.

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Oct 13th 2014, 10:57 PM

# LGBT

Cheerios releases beautiful and heartwarming 'gay dad' ad

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Oct 3rd 2014, 9:17 PM

Voices

Open Letter to RTE: Explain why you censored gay rights advocate Rory O'Neill

The term ‘homophobia’ refers to an irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against gay people… So why it is not permissible to state that a group that actively campaigns against same-sex marriage is homophobic?

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Jan 29th 2014, 12:00 PM

Voices

Column: Living for love, dying because of hate – the rising tide of homophobia in Africa

Jean-Claude Roger Mbebe died an untimely death last week, after his family allegedly prevented him from receiving necessary medical treatment. He had been previously been convicted of “homosexuality and attempted homosexuality” and imprisoned.

Jan 18th 2014, 12:00 PM

Voices

Column: Domestic abuse in same-sex relationships isn't talked about – but it's real

When my girlfriend became abusive I didn’t know what to do. I felt scared and alone – but I also felt that I had to be a representative for other gay people, and that admitting to what was happening would let others down.

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Dec 9th 2013, 7:30 PM