Early results show Ireland saying 'yes' to gay marriage in historic vote | MSNBC


Ireland will become the first country in the world to accept same-sex marriage in a national referendum after all the votes are counted today.

There is little doubt that the measure will pass, it's just a question of the margin. Some are predicting 70% in favor.

An almost record number turned out yesterday to answer a simple yes or no vote. Reports say as many as 60% may have voted.

Many Irish nationals returned to their country to cast a vote, according to news reports. Some came from as far away as Australia.

This was the highest number of voters since voters accepted divorce back in the early 1990's. The catholic church was very much against this referendum, but their influence has been subsiding, even though 80% of the country identifies as catholic.