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Irelandā€™s Same-Sex Marriage Referendum

Same-sex marriage has been legalized in jurisdictions around the world, but Ireland is the first country to put the matter to a popular vote.
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Same-sex marriage has been legalized in jurisdictions around the world, but Ireland is the first country to put the matter to a popular vote.

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