“Together standing tall.”
After waiting in the grounds of Dublin Castle for some time for the official confirmation of a ‘Yes’ victory in the marriage referendum, the crowd’s reaction to the result was pretty special.
An impromptu rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann broke out amongst the thousands of people.
Ah, lads pic.twitter.com/cjn21Kx9tb
— Ireland \ David (@ireland) May 23, 2015
Twitter came alight once more with the official confirmation.
Amazed at the extraordinary energy of the Irish people! #MarRef pic.twitter.com/6gq4Nt7sYp — Enda Kenny (@EndaKennyTD) May 23, 2015
Congratulations Ireland! The journey the country has made during my lifetime leaves me so very proud, happy and amazed. Group hug!!!!
— graham norton (@grahnort) May 23, 2015
IRELAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! — Ellen Page (@EllenPage) May 23, 2015
Can you actually believe it? pic.twitter.com/KtK33f8t7m
— PJ Gallagher (@pjgallagher) May 23, 2015
A proud moment to be Irish #DublinCastle #MarRef @TodayFMNews pic.twitter.com/HmZR2uZ0AV
— Today FM (@todayfmofficial) May 23, 2015
There are people dancing on the street in Ireland this evening #MarRef #yes #IrelandSaysYes pic.twitter.com/9aW7yUdWdR — SPIN 1038 (@spin1038) May 23, 2015
I think I’ve reach peak #MarRef. This is much more happiness and love than I’m used to. I need balance, somebody say something mean please.
— Just Gina (@_JustGina) May 23, 2015
There’s something in my eye… So happy to be Irish, even more so today. #MarRef pic.twitter.com/Lav9LpwLTp — Aoife Lennon-Ritchie (@AoifeLennon) May 23, 2015
IRELAND IRELAND TOGETHER STANDING TALL we are an amazing little country #proudtobeirish #MarRef #YesEquality #YESFORLOVE #firstofmany
— Roo (@roisinrawwr) May 23, 2015
