the yes vote there finished with 51.4 per cent .
dublin dublin the people of ireland backed same - sex marriage via a popular vote . '
we woke up today to a new ireland .
as the result emerged on saturday afternoon thousands of people gathered in the courtyard of dublin castle amid scenes of widespread jubilation .
the catholic church , which teaches that homosexual activity is a sin , saw its dominance of irish politics collapse after a full list of results ireland has officially passed the same - sex marraige referendum with 1.2 million people voting in its favour .
donegal south west was on a razor edge with 50.1 per cent voting yes , representing a margin of just 33 votes .
a referendum presented simultaneously on reducing the permissible age for presidential candidates was roundly defeated .
yes ' supporters crowded into the courtyard of dublin castle to watch in blistering sunshine as results trickled in from around the country were shown on a large screen .