Press Release: Video celebrating the 5 year anniversary of the same-sex marriage referendum

For Release: 22.05.20 

Contact: Aisling Murphy and Sarah Dee                             

Email: AMurphy@tourismireland.com 
SDee@tourismireland.com
 
Five years ago today Ireland said YES to love 
 
To celebrate this momentous anniversary, Tourism Ireland has released a brand new video to showcase Ireland as a welcoming, open and kind destination where marriage is for everyone.
 
On 22 May 2015, the people of Ireland went to the polls to make history as the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote. To mark five years since this momentous occasion, Tourism Ireland created this video featuring voices from Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community describing how home has changed for them since this incredible day. 
 
The video features the historic celebrations in Dublin Castle the day following the referendum as the results emerged, alongside inspirational shots of Ireland’s breathtaking landscapes, including Skellig Michael in County Kerry, Glendalough in County Wicklow, Fanad Head Lighthouse in County Donegal and the Hill of Tara in County Meath. 
 
Travelling to the island of Ireland remains a dream at the moment, so Tourism Ireland has created this video to celebrate five years of marriage equality in Ireland and to remind the world of the wonderful culture, stunning scenery and sense of Irish pride that make the island such a special place to visit.

Check out the video below!

For more information, visit: Ireland.com
 
THANK YOU to RTÉ for its superb archive footage for use in this video.

Fast facts:
 

1. The Republic of Ireland was the first place to legalise same-sex marriage by referedum.
    

2. County Clare is home to the world's only LGBT Music, Arts & Matchmaking Festival, The Outing. Its next installment is February 2021, where visitors will experience an incredible weekend of music, comedy, céilí bands, and the best of Ireland's and International performers, drag artists and DJs.
    

3. Some LGBTQ+ hotspots in Dublin include The George on South Great George’s Street, Street 66 in Temple Bar and Panti Bar on Capel Street, owned by Dublin’s superhero drag queen Panti Bliss.
    

4. The Dublin Pride Festival will return next summer, transforming the city into a rainbow-hued hive of celebration for the Dublin Pride Festival spanning 10 days of discos, theatre nights and even dog shows, all leading up to the fabulous Dublin Pride Parade.