Same-sex marriage referendum Ireland: Could no vote be poised to win?
Ireland is poised to hold a historic referendum to decide whether to extend marriage rights to gay couples, making it the first country to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote. The most recent polls suggest Irish citizens will vote overwhelmingly.
Video: Irish taxi driver delivers priceless line about the Marriage Referendum.
Irishman Darren Duffy cant get home to vote in todays Marriage Referendum because hes currently living in Australia. Disappointed as Darren must have been feeling about not being able to make it home, he surely cheered up when he was watching a .
People and the Parliaments
The agreement governing Northern Ireland faces three hurdles in the coming weeks: PUBLIC REFERENDUMS -- Two polls will be held on the same day next month in the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland. Voters will be asked to approve the accord in its entirety.. Peace agreement governing Northern Ireland faces three hurdles, namely: referendum by voters, approval by British Parliament and vote for new 108-seat Assembly tentatively scheduled for June (S)
Live: Referendum 2015 - Ireland goes to the polls
Referendum 2015 is finally here and Ireland is going to the polls. Around 3.2 million people are entitled to vote on marriage equality and on lowering the age of qualification to stand for election as president from 35 to 21. Join our live blog on.
A referendum is not the way to go when it comes to gay rights or minority issues
Fridays referendum on gay marriage in Ireland has captured the worlds attention. If passed, it will make Ireland the first country to formally recognise same-sex marriage through popular vote. Win or lose, however, it is a dangerous practice and can.
London and Dublin Offer Northern Ireland a Compromise
It is not certain that the agreement will be enough to survive the tripwires of Northern Ireland’s fissured politics.
Ireland gay marriage referendum: This isnt about religion or parenting. Its.
Arriving back from spending a week with my family in Tipperary, and with only days until the Marriage Referendum I felt like I needed to do something. On my visit I had that one of my uncles was voting ���No.��� As a gay man, that was like taking a bullet.
Irish PM Says Country Must Seize Opportunity to Approve Gay Marriage
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said on Sunday that Ireland must seize its opportunity to become the first country to approve same-sex marriage in a popular vote when it holds a referendum on the issue on Friday.
Irish vote on same-sex marriage in landmark referendum
Irish national broadcaster RTE estimated turnout was likely to reach 60 percent in Dublin, which would be the highest in a referendum for years. Turnout in many polling stations was as high at 5 p.m. as it was at 10 p.m. in the last referendum, RTE.
Ireland prime minister urges yes vote in gay marriage.
Ireland prime minister urges yes vote in gay marriage referendum. Enda Kenny pleads on live TV before Ireland becomes only country in the world where electorate will vote over same-sex marriage. Irish prime minister Enda��.
Irish vote on gay marriage in landmark referendum | Otago.
Irish national broadcaster RTE estimated turnout was likely to reach 60 percent in Dublin, which would be the highest in a referendum for years. Turnout in many polling stations was as high at 5 p.m. as it was at 10 p.m. in the��.
LIVE: Counting underway in marriage referendum as tallies.
Early tallies indicate Ireland has voted Yes to same-sex marriage. Boxes opened at 9am. The first official declarations are expected after midday with the final national declaration in both referendums later this afternoon. A final��.
Cardinal in Britain prays for Irish No vote in marriage referendum
Speaking at the Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye, south Wales, the 82-year-old cleric said of the Irish referendum: I hope they vote no. I do think that marriage is marriage and Im not talking about civil union. Marriage has always been part of a language.
Record turnout reported as counting due to start for referendum
We will know in a matter of hours if Ireland has made history and become the first country in the world to vote for marriage equality. Counting of what will be a record number of votes cast in a referendum gets underway at 9am this morning, along with.
The Old Liberalism
St. Thomas More or Sandy Koufax? Somewhere between them lies the man who could well be the next Governor of New York. Until very recently, a portrait of the saint who wrote Utopia and then lost his head to King Henry VIII hung on the wall of Lieut. Gov. Mario Cuomos law office in Queens. Mr. Cuomo, the Democratic candidate for Governor in Tuesdays election, is a lifelong admirer of the man he sees as a practical, ambitious politician-lawyer who was willing to pay the ultimate price for principle. The portrait had to come down, Mr. Cuomo says, because of snide suggestions that the candidate was flaunting his religiosity. But some Cuomo allies, aware of suspicions that Mr. Cuomo was inherently a political loser, see the martyrs removal as a sign: The man who lost the New York City mayoral election back in 1977 has no intention of coming in second in this years race to succeed Hugh L. Carey, who has chosen to retire. (A profile of Lewis E. Lehrman, Mr. Cuomos opponent, begins on the opposite page.)
Polls open across Ireland for same-sex marriage referendum
Polls have opened across Ireland for a referendum to decide whether same-sex marriage should be legal.
Irish Voters Abroad Returning Home To Vote On Same-Sex.
By Darren Smith, Weekend Contributor On Friday Irish Citizens went to the polls to vote by referendum on a constitutional amendment allowing same-sex marriage. If passed Ireland will join nineteen other nation states who��.
200 IN CONGRESS ASK LLOYD GEORGE TO FREE IRELAND; Representatives Sign Petition Which Is Cabled to the British Premier. CITE WILSONS PRINCIPLES Settlement of Question Urged to Add to Americas Enthusiasm in War. ULSTER BLOCKS PROGRESS Insistence on Her Method of Conducting a Referendum Hampers Lloyd George. 200 IN CONGRESS FOR FREE IRELAND
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 28.-- Nearly two hundred members of the House tonight signed and dispatched a Cablegram to David Lloyd George, asking that England shall now settle the Irish problem.. receives cablegram from 200 U. S. Reprs. asking settlement of Irish question
Marriage Referendum: From Sydney to Vancouver. here are the Irish people.
Marriage Referendum: From Sydney to Vancouver. here are the Irish people travelling home to vote. Denise Calnan Twitter · Email. Published 21/05/2015 | 13:51. 0 Comments; Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Laura Cronin is travelling home.
Online, IRISH REFERENDUM Looks One-Sided, but Conservatives Hope Vote.
Anyone following the voting in Ireland on Friday in real time, in a referendum that could make the country the first in the world to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote, might do well to keep that cleareyed understanding of the anecdotal in mind.
Ireland votes in historic referendum on gay marriage.
Dublin (AFP) - Ireland goes to the polls on Friday to vote on whether same-sex marriage should be legal, in a referendum that has exposed sharp divisions between communities in this traditionally Catholic nation. Allowing��.
Result on Irish gay marriage referendum due in hours
A group of around 30 Irish people living in London arrived on the ferry into Dublin in high spirits, carrying banners and balloons and singing Elton Johns hit Are You Ready For Love. The scale and scope of the support for this referendum from Irish.
Count begins for Irelands same-sex marriage referendum.
Counting has just begun in the Republic of Irelands equal marriage referendum.
IRELANDS WOES AGAIN FORCING OUT THE YOUNG
LEAD: Large-scale emigration of the young, the historic curse and hope of Ireland in hard times, has returned with a fury that experts describe as a national crisis.
Ireland Marriage Equality Referendum Round-Up: VIDEO.
From Galway, they now live in London and represent the real impact this referendum will have on Irish peoples lives. Theyve booked a venue in Galway for their wedding next year but will find out on Friday May if they will be��.
Irish Premier: Create History by Voting for Gay Marriage
Prime Minister Enda Kenny has appealed to Irelands voters to support the legalization of gay marriage in a referendum that pits the power of the Catholic Church against his secular-minded government.
IRISH REFERENDUM on Marriage: Ireland, #VoteNo - Rorate C��li
Irish Referendum on Marriage: Ireland, #VoteNo. Yes means a yes to Satan, and all of his works, and all of his pomps. It means welcoming all snakes back into the island. No means a renewal of the baptism of the Irish��.
IRISH VOTERS, NORTH AND SOUTH, GIVE RESOUNDING YES TO PEACE
The voters of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic have given overwhelming support to the peace agreement aimed at settling the sectarian conflict that has convulsed their island for centuries. The official tally showed that voters in the North approved the accord by 71 percent to 29 percent, a margin that advocates of the agreement considered crucial to deny opponents the opportunity they vigorously sought to undermine the new institutions that will be set up.. Northern Ireland and Irish Republic voters overwhelmingly approve Northern Ireland peace accord; voters in North, turning out in record numbers, approve accord by 71 percent to 29%, margin deemed crucial to deny opponents chance to undermine new institutions that will be set up; 94 percent vote yes in Irish Republic; British Sec Mo Mowlam and Prime Min Tony Blair hail vote; photos (M)
Dublin Castle open for referendum declaration
The Upper Courtyard of Dublin Castle will be open tomorrow, allowing people to view the declarations for the referendums on same-sex marriage and presidential-age, on a big screen. The voting period finished at 10pm this evening with polling stations .
Irelands Historic Referendum Vote For Marriage Equality Is.
Its a historic day for Ireland! The country is right in the middle of a referendum vote to legalize same-sex marriage! [ Related: Support For Gay Marriage Is At An All Time High In America! ] Over 3.2 million people are eligible to��.
Ireland may vote Yes, but it never needed a referendum on.
Ireland is holding a referendum on legalising same-sex marriage, with the result expected to be announced on Saturday. Brian Tobin writes that while the latest opinion polls suggest the electorate will back the proposal, there��.
Chastened Church Leaders Take Back Seat in Irish Gay Marriage Vote
Its word was once law in Ireland on everything from contraception to divorce. Now, shorn of much of its influence, the Catholic Church has limited campaigning on Fridays gay marriage referendum to sermons to its remaining flock.
Irish citizens go home to vote in record referendum - UTV
Irish citizens have been taking to social media to document their journeys home to vote in the referendum on same-sex marriage, with turnout predicted to be at record levels.
Referendum: Historic, divisive campaign draws to a close
���Today signals basic equality for gay and lesbian people in Ireland. Its a bigger issue than marriage and what it really means is full acceptance in society.��� Mr Lucey said he talked to his mother, aged in her 80s, about the referendum and explained.
Lobbyists await outcome of Irish gay marriage referendum
Recent polls suggest that Ireland, where homosexuality was decriminalised only in 1993, will vote yes to reforms in the first referendum of its kind in the world. Voting closed on Saturday morning. The final result is not expected for some hours. Co.
Irish Abroad Mobilize to Return Home for Gay Marriage Vote
Thousands of kilometres from home, Dubliner Mark Govern watched on in Sydney as Irelands referendum on gay marriage dominated discussion. Three weeks ago, he made a big decision.
LIVE: Ireland is the talk of the world as voters decide on.
ITS A HISTORIC day for Ireland as we become the first country to ask the electorate whether to allow same-sex marriage. Have something to say about todays referendums? Whatever way you are voting, have your say in the��.
US Christians bankrolling No campaign in Irelands gay.
With just five days to go before Irelands historic referendum on the legalisation of gay marriage, a bitter row has broken out between supporters and opponents over the funding of their respective campaigns. Supporters of a��.
Eurovision And the Marriage Equality Referendum
Yesterday,on Friday 22 May 2015, the Irish public went to the polls in a marriage equality referendum, which, if it passes, will make Ireland the first country in the world to legalize gay marriage through a popular vote. The timing of this referendum.
Irelands Marriage Equality Moment
On gay rights, at least, the Irish have moved far from traditional church teaching.. Op-Ed article by journalist Fintan OToole examines remarkable progress on same-sex marriage equality in Ireland, which is set to vote on issue in referendum; cites data indicating that some 70 percent of residents support constitutional amendment, departing from Catholic doctrine and nations reputation for harsh social conservatism on other issues.
BETWEEN FRIENDS IN IRELAND.
They order these things differently--whether better or not in--the Irish Free State. When they wish to amend or repeal any part of their Constitution, they do it by a vote in the Irish Parliament.. Ed en controversy with Pres Cosgrave on referendum bill
BORAH FOR A REFERENDUM.; Wants Congress to Pass Bill for Popular Vote on League.
. Borah, in address to Com of 100 for Irish Republic, says he wants Congress to pass bill for referendum vote
Same-Sex Marriage and the Irish Catholic Church
. As Ireland considers legalizing gay marriage, will Irish Catholicism be able to maintain its moral and political authority?
High Turnout Seen Favoring Yes in Irish Gay Marriage Vote
The Irish voted on Friday on whether to allow gay marriage, just two decades after Ireland became the last country in Western Europe to decriminalize homosexuality.
Yes vote expected after major Dublin turn out - IrishCentral.
Irish emigrants flooding home on the morning of Friday May 22 to vote in the Marriage Equality Referendum. A very high turn out of voters in Dublin has led Yes campaigners to believe that the referendum to make same-sex��.
Irish to Submit Abortion Issue to Referendum
The Irish Government said today that it intended to call a referendum proposing legal changes that would guarantee women the right to travel abroad for abortions and allow the distribution of abortion information within the country. Prime Minister Albert Reynolds told his Cabinet that in addition to the referendum, which would seek to change a constitutional amendment that virtually prohibits abortions, legislation would be prepared to control and regulate the information. Abortion was virtually banned under the amendment until a Supreme Court decision in February.
FINDS PEACE DESIRE GROWING IN IRELAND; London Daily Telegraph Says That a Referendum Now Might Repudiate Republic.
LONDON, Dec. 20.--The Daily Telegraph, in an editorial on the Irish situation, refers to some developments of the last week as affording new evidence of a general craving for peace in Ireland. It mentions the courageous.. London Daily Telegraph comments
Ireland awaits same-sex marriage referendum result
Ballots are set to be counted in the Republic of Ireland, where voters have been taking part in a referendum on whether to legalise same-sex marriage. More than 3.2m people were asked whether they wanted to amend the countrys constitution to allow gay .
Yes Side Joyous as Count Starts in Irish Gay-Marriage Vote
Ireland has begun counting ballots from its referendum to legalize homosexual marriage, and political observers say the first ballot boxes opened point to a victory for gay rights.
Irish Senate Approves Divorce Referendum
The Senate approved a referendum today on whether to lift the ban on divorce and set the vote for June 26.
Irish referendum on gay marriage underway - AMERICAblog.
An Irish referendum to make same-sex marriage a constitutional right could become the first instance where marriage equality was approved by popular vote.
Polls Show Irish to Vote in Favour of Gay Marriage
Irish voters are set to back the introduction of gay marriage by a margin of more than two-to-one next week and become the first country to approve the policy in a national plebiscite, a poll indicated on Saturday.