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Ireland Celebrating Pride

In recent decades, Ireland has been on a journey of social change and transformation.

Marriage Equality

Same-sex sexual relations between consenting males was decriminalised in 1993. On 22 May 2015, Ireland became the first country in the world to vote to provide for equal marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples.

Policy priority

The promotion and protection of the rights of LGBTQI+ persons is a domestic and foreign policy priority for Ireland.

Participation in annual Pride events shows our support to LGBTQI+ persons and LGBTQI+ civil society and draws attention to the inequalities experienced by persons with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.

A pride flag being held up Parnell street in Dublin

Marriage Equality Referendum

Last year, in 2025, we marked the 10th Anniversary of Ireland saying - 'YES / TÁ'

Panti Bliss performing on stage

Irish roots

Interview with Rory O'Neill about the history of drag performers in Britain and Ireland

A rainbow flag

8 key moments

Milestones on the road to Marriage Equality in Ireland

Pride parade and events around the world

Have a look through some of the Pride events that have taken place around the world.

  • Sweden

  • Latvia

  • Philippines

  • New Zealand

  • India

  • New York City

  • Portugal

  • Republic of Korea

  • Ireland

  • Belgium

  • Berlin