The country, which decriminalized homosexuality only 22 years ago, is the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote.
Ireland has become the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote, official results showed, following a referendum in which almost two-thirds of voters supported a change to the constitution.
Supporters in favour of same-sex marriage celebrate and cheer as thousands gather in Dublin Castle square awaiting the referendum vote outcome.
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The leader of the "No" campaign also congratulated his opponents Saturday.
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