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Ireland says big 'Yes' to gay marriage in world first


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Ireland on Saturday became the first country in the world to approve gay marriage by referendum with an overwhelming 62 percent "Yes" vote, further denting the once all-powerful Irish Catholic Church. Supporters packed into the grounds of Dublin Castle hugged, kissed and waved rainbow flags in a festival atmosphere as the result was announced, and parties in the capital's gay bars went on into the night. The constitutional change allowing same-sex marriage was passed with only 38 percent voting against it.

 

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