Brighid & Paddy are back!

In the closing days of the referendum campaign, Brighid and Paddy from Louth have made a second video appealing to the hundreds of thousands of viewers of their original contribution to make sure to get out and vote on May 22nd. The Catholic couple, who are married 50 years, want everyone to make a special effort to turn out on …

Kathleen Sharkey

Is as Gaeltacht Thír Chonaill ó dúchais Kathleen Sharkey, agus insíonn sí dúinn anseo cén fáth a bhfuil sí ag vótáil Tá ar an 22ú Bealtaine, mar aon le cé chomh tábhachtach is atá an lá seo dí féin agus dá muíntir. Tá mac aige atá aerach, agus de bharr gur clann Dé muid uile, creideann sí gur cheart atá …

Pat Barrett

Pat Barrett is a 30 year old barrister from Cork city who, as a Catholic, can appreciate the sacramental and theological aspect of the equal marriage debate. But Pat sees that we are not being asked to vote on a question of religion, but on whether two people who love each other can avail of civil marriage offered by the …

Ashling O’Brien

Ashling O’Brien is from Dublin and is an atheist. Her motivations in voting yes are to reduce harm and increase wellbeing. She knows that these are the exact same goals for religious people for society too – and a yes vote, she believes, is the fair, just, right and kind thing to do. “I’m an atheist, and I often have …

Patricia Butler

Patricia Butler is a mother from Kildare who made this video on Mother’s Day. In her video, she expresses her hopes for her son, who is gay, and other gay and lesbian people. “My son is gay and I’m very proud of him. I hope that he can find happiness and marry like everyone else. I’m sure that’s what God …

Sorcha Szczerbiak

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 …

Brighid & Paddy

Brighid and Paddy are devout Catholics, living in Louth, and are fifty years married this year. They want other couples, gay or straight, to be able to legally avail of civil marriage and experience the protections and companionship that they have experienced. They wish that all of their grandchildren be protected and treated as equals in the eyes of the …