Same-sex marriage is officially legal in Ireland

Same-sex marriage is officially legal in Ireland from today, November 16^th. Today is another day that will go down in history as it is the first day that same-sex couples can give full notice of their intention to marry. It also means that those who have given notice for a civil partnership can now get married instead and those who tied the knot abroad will have their marriage recognised in Ireland. It comes a matter of days after Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald signed the commencement order for the Marriage Act 2015. This piece of legislation gives effect to the referendum which was held back in May that was supported by 62 per cent of voters. A number of people have expressed their delight at the news on Twitter...

Same-sex marriage is officially legal in Ireland from today on, proud to be Irish

— Lorna † (@Lornawastaken) November 16, 2015

As of midnight tonight, Nov 16 2015, marriage equality is finally a reality in Ireland. Well done all. #equality pic.twitter.com/KtlJCgLcxW — Adam Long (@adamlong80) November 16, 2015

Marriage Equality day has arrived. #loveislove

— John McMahon (@JohnMcMahonIrl) November 16, 2015

All over Ireland couples who married overseas are waking up married here in Ireland Congratulations all! #LoveWins #YesEquality #MarRef — Colm O'Gorman (@Colmogorman) November 16, 2015

I finally live in a country that views me & the relationship I'm in equally! My son will grow up in a more equal Ireland. #LoveIsLove

— Dil Wickremasinghe (@DilW) November 16, 2015