Fantastic News – Same Sex Marriages Will Happen In Ireland From Today

Even though we passed the marriage equality referendum way back in May, there's been a whole lot of paperwork to complete before the Marriage Act 2015 could be brought into legislation.

According to The Irish Times, The Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald signed the commencement order for the Marriage Act 2015 at Dublin Castle last Thursday night.

This evening I have officially signed the Marriage Act 2015 enabling same-sex couples to marry. #MarRef pic.twitter.com/d4jIOQtiG5

— Frances Fitzgerald (@FitzgeraldFrncs) November 10, 2015

This means that the Marriage Act 2015 will come into effect from today, Monday 16 November.

This is a momentous occasion for all #MarRef campaigners who have fought so valiantly for this for years.

My advice to all #MarRef campaigners right now.... pic.twitter.com/ASvbkJTUvq

— Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (@AodhanORiordain) November 10, 2015

Celebrating the enactment of the Marriage Bill in @PantiBliss #MarRef pic.twitter.com/UMsTWNrQp0

— Ciarán Garrett (@Ciaran_Garrett) November 10, 2015

All over Ireland couples who married overseas are waking up married here in Ireland ???? Congratulations all! #LoveWins #YesEquality #MarRef

— Colm O'Gorman (@Colmogorman) November 16, 2015

But to some #MarRef campaigners, this development brings even better news...

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