Gerry Adams

Gerry Adams is the leader of Sinn Féin. Originally from Belfast, he is presently a TD for Louth. He says everyone who supports equality must come out and vote for this important amendment which provides citizens who are gay or transgender with the same rights and entitlements as other citizens. “The Proclamation, which is our mission statement, is as relevant …

Nadine Douglas

Nadine is a mother and a lesbian living in Dublin. She has been campaigning for Marriage Equality for many years and knows all too well that Civil Partnerships are not equal to Marriage. She wants this vote to pass to hand the dream of marriage back to LGBT people. “[When civil partnerships were drafted] people sat around a table and went …

Úna Faulkner

Úna Faulkner, from Dublin, is an Organiser with IMPACT Trade Union and took part in their video day. “I think that in 2015, everyone should have the same rights to marriage, the same rights to say ‘This is my husband‘, ‘This is my wife‘, regardless of whether they’re male or female. I think that’s very important for Ireland and I’m …

Shay Cody

Shay Cody, from Clontarf in Dublin, is the General Secretary of IMPACT Trade Union and took part in their video day. “There’s a trade union slogan an injury to one is a concern to all. The population of Ireland is uniquely privileged in that all adults will be able to vote on this. We’re asking that people recognise this injury …

Sarah Kate Ellis

President and CEO of GLAAD in the United States, Sarah Kate Ellis adds her voice to those encouraging you to vote yes. For her, Ireland’s support of equal marriage would have a global significance, providing a hopeful example for other countries to follow. “Ireland, you have the opportunity to be a global leader in support of marriage for all. A …

Piotr Gawlik

Piotr is Polish and living in Dublin for the past 8 years. He cannot vote in the upcoming referendum, though its results will also affect his future and his continued life in Ireland. His story is similar to the stories of thousands of other migrants who came to Ireland to find a better life. “Ireland and Irish people welcomed us …

Darragh Browne

Darragh is the current treasurer for DCU LGBTA. He believes that people deserve to accepted regardless of their sexual orientation, and hopes that this referendum will improve the lives of young LGBT people in the years to come. “What you may not realise is that you have a lot of power in your hands. By voting for marriage equality, you’ll …

David McGovern

David McGovern is a recent graduate from the London College of Fashion, currently working in London. Originally from Drogheda, he is calling on people to vote yes on May 22nd to help secure a brighter future for Ireland. “This is a way to make Ireland a better country, for society to be more connected and for people to be proud …

Michelle & Patrick

Michelle Dundass & Patrick McLoughlin are old friends from Galway, both now living in London, who came together for the first time in several years to show their support for the same-sex marriage referendum. Both Michelle & Patrick say they would be more likely to move home if their right to marry was recognised, like it is in England. “Being …

Ailbhe Smyth

Ailbhe Smyth is a feminist, socialist, LGBT activist and former UCD academic. In her #VoteWithUs video she speaks about her personal view on the benefits of equality for all of us. She hopes to wake up on May 23rd to an Ireland that has taken the that historic step closer to full equality for all citizens. “It matters for all …