Ireland Votes Overwhelmingly To Approve Same-Sex Marriage
Both sides in the debate conceded that the referendum to enshrine marriage equality in the Irish constitution has succeeded.
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Ireland Appears To Approve Same-Sex Marriage
Results are coming in from Ireland's vote on same-sex marriage. It's not just a referendum on gay rights; it's also a litmus test for how much this socially conservative country has changed recently.