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Marriage Equality Referendum 10 years on: Almost 6,000 same-sex weddings have taken place
Marriage Equality Referendum 10 years on: Almost 6,000 same-sex weddings have taken place

Extra.ie​

time22-05-2025

  • Politics
  • Extra.ie​

Marriage Equality Referendum 10 years on: Almost 6,000 same-sex weddings have taken place

Almost 6,000 same-sex weddings have taken place since the passing of the Marriage Equality referendum in Ireland ten years ago. The referendum took place on May 22, 2015 with 1.2 million people (62%) voting in favour of the amendment of the Constitution. It mean that marriages, regardless of the sex of the partners, would be recognised in Ireland. Almost 6,000 same-sex marriages have taken place since the passing of the Marriage Equality referendum in Ireland ten years ago. Pic: Getty Images Figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealed that from November 2015 up until 2024, 5,956 same-sex marriages were celebrated in Ireland. This included 3,178 male marriages and 2,778 female marriages. In 2016, 1,056 same-sex marriages were registered which decreased to 668 in 2024 — 325 were male and 343 were female. Figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealed that from November 2015 up until 2024, 5,956 same-sex marriages were celebrated in Ireland. Pic: Getty Images In 2016, civil marriages were the most popular. This is the same compared to 2024 with just over half (52.5%) of same-sex marriages being civil ceremonies. 10.2% of the services were held by the Humanist Association while 10.8% were held by the Spiritualist Union of Ireland. 26.5% were by other religious denominations. In 2016, civil marriages were the most popular. This is the same compared to 2024 with just over half (52.5%) of same-sex marriages being civil ceremonies. Pic: Getty Images Over the last nine years, July has been the most popular month for same-sex weddings to take place, with many likely hoping a July wedding will bring dry and sunny weather. The most popular day is Fridays. A Friday wedding allows for a long-weekend vibe because who wants to go back to work after celebrating your friends wedding the day before? Statistician in the Life Events and Demography Division, Seán O'Connor said the date was collect3ed as part of the Vital Statistics released since the historic vote. 'Overall, same-sex marriages accounted for 3.3% of total marriages annually since 2016,' he shared, 'July and August were the most in demand months for same-sex marriages from 2016 to 2024, while Friday led the way as the most sought-after day to tie the knot. 'Civil ceremonies were the most popular form of ceremony for nearly two-thirds (63.7%) of same-sex couples.'

Same-sex marriages account for 3.3pc of all ceremonies annually since 2015 referendum, finds CSO
Same-sex marriages account for 3.3pc of all ceremonies annually since 2015 referendum, finds CSO

Irish Independent

time21-05-2025

  • Politics
  • Irish Independent

Same-sex marriages account for 3.3pc of all ceremonies annually since 2015 referendum, finds CSO

To mark a decade of marriage equality in Ireland, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today published data on same-sex marriages over the first 10 years in Ireland. Almost 6,000 same-sex marriages have been registered in Ireland since the Marriage Equality Referendum, which marks its tenth anniversary tomorrow. The referendum took place on May 22, 2015, when just over 62pc (1.2 million people) voted in favour of amending the Constitution so that marriages, regardless of the sex of the partners, would be recognised. Ireland became the first country in the world to introduce same-sex marriage by popular vote, with the first marriages taking place in November 2015. Seán O'Connor, a statistician in the life events and demography division, said that between November 2015 and 2024, 3,178 same-sex male marriages and 2,778 female marriages took place. 'Overall, same-sex marriages accounted for 3.3pc of total marriages annually since 2016,' he said. After the change in the legislation in 2015, there were 1,056 same-sex marriages registered the following year. Four years later, 314 same-sex marriages were registered in 2020, with ceremonies being affected by COVID-19 restrictions, and 688 ceremonies last year. Mr O'Connor added: "Civil ceremonies were the most popular form of ceremony for nearly two-thirds (63.7pc) of same-sex couples.' In 2016, there were 490 civil ceremonies taking place for same-sex male couples, followed by 60 ceremonies held by the Humanist Association, 36 by the Spiritualist Union of Ireland, and 20 by other religious denominations. ADVERTISEMENT It was similar for females that same year, as 360 couples opted for civil ceremonies, 37 couples each went for the Humanist Association and the Spiritualist Union of Ireland, and 16 for other religious denominations. That changed slightly last year, with a decrease in the popularity of civil ceremonies and an increase in couples choosing other religious denominations. In 2024, just over half (52.2pc) of same-sex marriages were civil ceremonies, with 10.8pc choosing the Spiritualist Union of Ireland, 10.2pc people going for the Humanist Association, and 26.5pc opting for other religious denominations. Leinster recorded the highest number of female same-sex ceremonies in 2016 with 298 marriages, followed by 97 in Munster, 35 in Connacht and 20 in Ulster, with similar rates in 2024. It was the same for males in 2016, as Leinster also recorded the most same-sex marriages with 460, followed by 87 in Munster, 34 in Connacht and 25 in Ulster. In 2024, there were 194 ceremonies for male couples in Leinster, followed by Munster with 72, 35 in Connacht and 24 in Ulster. Meanwhile, the average age of the older male groom was 43.8 years in 2016, which fell slightly to 43.7 years in 2024. For the younger male groom, the average was 37.2 years in 2016, which increased to 37.7 years last year. The average age of the older bride in a same-sex marriage in 2016 was 43.3 years, which decreased to 41.6 years in 2024, with the average for the younger bride at 38.8 years in 2016, compared with 37.8 years last year. In 2016, 86 men and 43 women aged more than 60 years tied the knot in a same-sex marriage, while last year, 35 men and 39 women in the same age group got married.

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