Ireland is all about the love

Ireland is all about the love

On May 22 2015 the Republic of Ireland voted YES to a new clause in the Constitution.

“Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex,” it stated, much to the country’s delight, and the demise of some other ones… ahem Australia.

Ireland has said yes to same-sex marriage, and yes to a new twist on old traditions at The Outing, the world’s first and only LGBT matchmaking festival.

Willie Daly, a fourth generation matchmaker, has made love blossom at the 159 year old Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, one of the favourite pastimes of the leprechaun country.

Located on the Wild Atlantic Way, the County Clare village of Lisdoonvarna has added to its long-standing matchmaking calendar with the LGBT offshoot, The Outing, which will hit the city from October 2 to 4 this year.

“A LGBT weekend away like no other,” The Outing’s host, hostess of the annual Alternative Miss Ireland pageant, and High Queen of Drag in Ireland, Panti Bliss said.

Do you think Australia should get on board and legalise same-sex marriage?

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