How the States and Territories voted can be broken down below, overall 61.1% of the eligible voters voted in favour of the law in Australia to be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry. 61.1% equals 7,817,247 people in favour in comparison to 38.4% (4,873,987) against. New South Wales (NSW) equals 57.8% to 42.2% … Continue reading Australia votes 61.1pc in Favour of Same-Sex Marriage
Category: Yes Equality Campaign
YesEquality Leitrim @ Dublin LGBTQ Pride
Yes Equality events over the weekend of Dublin Pride Sat 27 - Sun 28th June. We'd love it if as many people as possible who worked with Yes Equality could come along. Please let all those people know that we'd really love to see them. Saturday, 27th June - Dublin Pride Parade: Yes Equality will … Continue reading YesEquality Leitrim @ Dublin LGBTQ Pride
Yes Equality 2015
Thank You All for Supporting Us and for your help in pushing a YES vote through on May 22! Marriage Equality Referendum On May 22nd, 2015, Irish citizens will be asked to vote YES on the thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015. Marriage is about two people who love each other and want to … Continue reading Yes Equality 2015
A Response from Faith in Marriage Equality to the Bishop of Kilmore
A statement (Sunday 10th) by the the Bishop of Kilmore, Bishop Leo Reilly in opposition to same sex civil marriage has been challenged by the group Faith in Marriage Equality (FiME). Faith in Marriage Equality(FiME) spokesperson Dr Richard O'Leary said that: “Travelling through the north west last week I met many Catholics who disagreed with … Continue reading A Response from Faith in Marriage Equality to the Bishop of Kilmore
Fundraiser in aid of Yes Equality – Landmark Hotel
LGBTI Leitrim are hosting a Fundraiser for YesEquality. Open mic night and cabaret hosted by the divine Mistresses of Ceremonies -- Roxanne Dirte and Honeysuckle Rose. This is indeed a very special event as well as special guests on the night this will mark Roxanne Dirte's premiere performance in Ireland. The Mallard Bar, The Landmark … Continue reading Fundraiser in aid of Yes Equality – Landmark Hotel
Response to Mr Kearns in Leitrim Observer (15/04/2015)
Dear Followers, Last Wednesday, April 15, 2015, the Leitrim Observer posted a letter from Mr. Liam Kearns in it's Letters to the Editor section. The same letter was reportedly printed in the Longford Leader and Roscommon Herald as well. While we at LGBTI Leitrim always strive to respect our fellow citizens for their differences of … Continue reading Response to Mr Kearns in Leitrim Observer (15/04/2015)
All Out – Donate to Yes Equality
On May 22nd, the people of Ireland will decide whether to give every citizen the right to marry. Opinion polls show strong support for marriage equality. But the vote isn't won yet – conservative politicians are pushing back hard. To win in Ireland, we need to make sure that supporters turn up to vote “yes” … Continue reading All Out – Donate to Yes Equality
YesEquality Leitrim – North Leitrim Branch
Hi all, We'd like to invite you all to the first meeting of the North Leitrim branch of YesEquality Leitrim. Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Time: 8pm (20:00) Location: McKenna's Parlour, Main Street, Manorhamilton. come along and get involved - or contact Anne Lewis 086 826 2188, for further details.
Listen: Longford LGBT, YesEquality Longford, Roscommon & Leitrim
Niall Jordan from Yes Equality Leitrim was interviewed by Deirdre O’Byrne on the foundational moves by Yes Equality Leitrim as we all enjoyed the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with the folks from Longford LGBT.
Thanks to Deirdre O’Byrne (Eile Magazine) and to Declan Donohoe (Longford LGBT / YesEquality Longford) for a wonderful day and allowing YesEquality Leitrim to weigh in on the day! 🙂
EILE’s Deirdre O’Byrne reports from Longford shortly after the Longford LGBT group took part in the local St. Patrick’s Day parade, as well as chatting to members of the Longford and Roscommon branches of YesEquality.
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