marriage equality

Five years ago, Ireland voted yes. A momentous occasion for the country’s LGBT+ community, as well as those who had dedicated their lives to fighting for recognition. The Marriage Equality referendum put Ireland on the map when it came to gay rights. As of last year, we were named one of top 20 safest countries […]

6 years ago

A heterosexual couple in the UK have lost their legal battle to enter into a civil partnership instead of a marriage, because the country’s 2004 Civil Partnership Act states that only same-sex couples are eligible to do so. Academics Rebecca Steinfeld (35) and Charles Keidan who have a 20-month-old daughter have said that they object to […]

10 years ago

Suddenly losing a partner is a nightmare, and when young children are involved, it’s especially sad. Add to that the complications of being a same-sex couple in a country where the law doesn’t recognise you as legally married. Sydney woman Lara Ryan has spoken out in support of same sex marriage after her wife of ten […]

11 years ago

Following the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Ireland, the first couple tied the knot this morning. (We love a good wedding!) Barrister Cormac Gollogly and banker Richard Dowling got married in a service in Clonmel, officiated by senior registrar Mary-Claire Heffernan. The couple, who have been together for 12 years, had previously celebrated their civil […]

11 years ago

From Monday (November 16th) same sex couples will be able to get married. That’s right, the Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald has signed the commencement order for the Marriage Act 2015. It means that same sex couples who have already given notice for a civil partnership can get married instead. Those who have […]

11 years ago

Jaelynne and Jordanne share what their family think and feel about Equality

11 years ago