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Brian is a lecturer in philosophy and politics from Clonmel in Co. Tipperary. He believes that a vote for equal marriage is a vote for a fairer and more inclusive society. “This referendum is an opportunity for us, as a society, to send out a message to young people; to tell that no matter who they love, whatever their gender, …
Padraic Fleming, from Westmeath, and Gary Rooney, from Sligo, live in Dublin and entered a civil partnership on the 11th of April 2014. Having grown up in Ireland during the 80’s and 90’s, they are thrilled that Ireland is such an open, safe and accepting nation in 2015. They are also thrilled to be on the right side of history as they …
Sorcha Szczerbiak is originally from the United States, but she moved to Dundalk, Ireland in 2013 to volunteer with her church. Sorcha is a straight ally who believes marriage equality will make Ireland a better, more just place for all its residents. It will send a strong message around the world that Ireland recognises its LGBT citizens, not as people …
Simon Donohue is a 28 year old gay man and he has made this video with his friends Ciaran, Joss and Niamh to express their support, as friends who care about each other, for Simon to have the same rights they all do. Ciaran sees Simon as no different from anybody else; Joss doesn’t feel straight couples should have more rights than gay couples; …
Darren, 26 and from Ennis Co. Clare, is taking part because he thinks this referendum is a great opportunity for us to make a positive change in Ireland. It’s not often that we get to be so active in bringing about change, so that’s why he wants people to vote with him and a make this a change for the …
Conor Pendergrast, who is the son of Ann and Bernadette, would like you to support civil marriage equality for lesbian and gay people in Ireland. He wants his Mums to be able to have the option of getting married, and thinks that this would make Ireland a more fair and equal society. “I would be delighted and very excited to …
Niall is a primary school teacher from Tallaght. He and his family can’t understand why the law treats his relationship differently to his brother’s relationship. Niall’s parents want to be able to welcome his partner into the family every bit as much as his future sister-in-law. “I’m no different from my brothers and sister. However, while my parents will be …
Maggie Collins is originally from Cork, but now lives in Copenhagen, Denmark with her partner Shauna, who herself is from Canada. Maggie and Shauna met and fell in love three years ago, know they want to spend their lives together, and their thoughts are now turning to where they want to live, and where’s best to raise a family. “I …
Ewan Kelly (32) is from Skerries in north Co Dublin. He has celebrated the marriages of family and friends alike, and the family values that his parents instilled in him have convinced him that equal marriage is the only reasonable vote. “My parents raised me to believe that marriage is a wonderful, healthy, dutiful thing, and that’s why I want to …
Gráinne Walsh, from Kildare, lives and works in London and so won’t be able to vote. She knows that the changes that a yes vote could bring would make the lives of her friends and family at home in Ireland better and so asks you to vote with them for equal marriage. “I can’t vote, but I really want you and …