Ireland first country to okay same-sex marriage by vote

Ireland has become the first country to legalize gay marriage through a popular vote news services are saying. The support for this referendum is being called a landslide. As thousands celebrated Saturday afternoon on the grounds of Dublin Castle, official results were released showing a 62.1% “yes” vote for allowing same-sex couples to marry. Reports say that Premier Kathleen wind has sent her congratulations to the Irish government.