LGBT advocates have reflected on the nature of the marriage equality referendum on its 7th anniversary, arguing that homophobia still remains a considerable issue in Irish society.
Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise same sex marriage through a referendum on the 23rd May 2015, a day after the votes were cast. Almost 2 million people turned out at the polls, with 62% voting in favour of same sex marriage.
However, some social media users have said the campaigning for the referendum enabled homophobic discourse in everyday life, and that homophobia still remains a significant problem nationwide.
