All of the political parties in Ireland are in favour of same-sex marriage, although there has been a vocal no campaign by hard-line Catholic organisations.  
The country has seen a surge in voter registration in recent weeks - 66,000 mostly young people and students - while in the last 24 hours social media documented many emigrants,bayern munich away kit 12 13, mostly from the UK and Europe, returning home to cast their ballots.
Among the electorate are 400,chelsea fc t shirt 2013,000 18-25-year-olds, who Yes campaigners believe will be key to a successful passing of the proposal.
More than 2,000 islanders eligible to vote headed to polling stations off Donegal, Mayo and Galway yesterday,new arsenal third kit 2013, maintaining a tradition of early offshore polling days for fear that bad weather will disrupt the counts. 
By mid day, some polling stations had reported 15 per cent of the electorate had turned out. A high turn out is seen by campaigners as a benefit to the Yes side.  

No campaigners have complained that some of their posters have been either removed of defaced 

Traditionally, Ireland is a conservative and Catholic country,new england shirt away, although the church's influence has waned

Opinion polls said that today's vote should be passed although campaigners warned against complacency
Irish prime minister Enda Kenny said: 'We are saying here, in a world first, that the people of Ireland can extend the right of civil marriage to all our citizens.'
'This burden and pressure that's been on (gay couples),arsenal football shirt 2011, living in the shadows - that can be removed by voting "Yes".'
However,harga jersey away barcelona, gay people in Northern Ireland are not allowed to get married, even though it has been legalised throughout the rest of the United Kingdom. 
Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin told Ireland's national broadcaster RTE the reasons why he was opposing the plan. 
Several bishops also had letters urging a No vote read out at Mass last Sunday. 
Dr Martin said: 'My voting "No" is not a vote against gay and lesbian people,chelsea signed poppy shirts, it's against changing the definition of marriage. 
'I think you can have equality while recognising difference. For me,marco reus germany jersey 2014, the fundamental thing is marriage and a family are about the complimentary gifts of a man and a woman, a mother and a father.' 

Polls close this evening at 10pm although counting will not begin until tomorrow morning

The country is also voting on a proposal to reduce the minimum age of the president from 35 to 21

Ireland's prime minister Enda Kenny said a Yes vote will remove 'the burden and pressure' of being gay
Polls close at 10:00 pm, with the final result not expected until Saturday afternoon.
Voters are being asked whether or not to add an article to the Irish constitution saying: 'Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex.'
The debate has become increasingly heated, with accusations from the 'No' campaign that their posters have been defaced and their supporters vilified.
The 'Yes' side has been boosted by the support of sports, music and film stars including Irish Hollywood A-lister Colin Farrell and U2 frontman Bono.
Irish expatriates living in Britain who are still eligible to vote have also started an online campaign,germany new jersey world cup 2014, 'Get the Boat 2 Vote', to encourage people to travel home and support the change.
In another social media campaign, 'Be My Yes',fc bayern shirt finale 2013, Irish expatriates who can no longer vote posted messages and videos pleading on their countrymen to choose gay marriage.
Three opinion polls last weekend showed support for same-sex marriage ranging from 53 to 69 percent, while the 'No' vote is hovering between 24 and 26 percent.
But government officials and gay rights activists are expressing caution given Ireland's track record in producing surprise referendum results. They say achieving a high voter turnout is crucial,manchester united t shirts in pakistan, particularly among younger citizens who traditionally don't vote in great numbers. 
In a separate referendum also being held today, voters are being asked their views on proposals to reduce the age limit on who can stand for the presidency from 35 to 21. 

Sr Loreto Ryan, left, arrived at the polling station in Drumcondra, Dublin,germany football jersey ladies, as Minister Richard Bruton, right was leaving after casting his ballots in the two referendums being held in Ireland today

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