VIDEO: Panti Bliss delivered an emotional speech and the reaction was huge

A heartwarming Christmas speech, which has gotten Ireland talking.

It's been a massive year for Rory O'Neill, aka. Panti Bliss, the gay rights activist and star of The Queen of Ireland. Panti delivered a rational and beautiful speech on TV3, explaining how significant cultural change really is possible, especially after May's Marriage Referendum. Today is a day for some time out, so, if you haven't seen this yet, take a few minutes aside to watch this brilliant speech. https://youtu.be/4vH6vEndT1A Clip via TV3 Ireland The reaction to the seven-minute clip on Twitter was very positive. Take a gander...

Bravo @PantiBliss #queenofireland . 7 odd mins to illustrate how changing attitudes in Ireland is achievable. Lots more of this please

— Niall Breslin (@nbrez) December 25, 2015

I said it in Dublin Castle to @Ianyb on the 22/5 and I'll say it again @PantiBliss WILL be President of Ireland #queenofireland @TV3Ireland

— Brendan Courtney (@BrendanCourtney) December 25, 2015

In the UK a 90 year old queen is addressing the nation. In Ireland a drag queen is addressing the nation. We've come so far. #QueenofIreland

— Dale McDermott (@dalemcdermott) December 25, 2015

Mammy stood up and clapped after #queenofireland speech. @PantiBliss has got a new fan for life.

— Caoimhín (@kehbayhoody) December 25, 2015

Really well done! looked perfect! Good job!??✌☝ RT @RobKingTV3: Glad you liked it @bazashmawy ? #queenofireland

— Baz Ashmawy (@bazashmawy) December 25, 2015

"If we feel strongly enough about something, and if we work together, we can achieve incredible things." Powerful message. #queenofireland

— Declan (@Declan__H) December 25, 2015

Just watched. @PantiBliss speech an amazing speech #queenofireland

— Mark Gordon (@MarcGordon91) December 26, 2015

"I wasn't always sure the definition of Irishness was elastic enough to include people like me. Now I am" #QueensSpeech #queenofireland

— Meadhbh McGrath (@MeadhbhMcGrath) December 25, 2015

Just watch the #QueenOfIreland @PantiBliss knock it out the park again with her Christmas Day message! Amazing!

— Andrew (@thegilf) December 26, 2015

@PantiBliss your speech was brilliant (and a bit weepy!). Well done. #queenofireland

— Kelly (@Kelfogarty) December 26, 2015