Blasphemy Referendum

OFFICIAL: Ireland has voted to remove blasphemy law from Constitution

And that’s the end of that chapter. The Irish public has voted overwhelmingly to remove the reference to blasphemy from the Constitution. With all the votes tallied from all 40 constituencies, the final result is as follows: YES: 64.8% – 951, 650 votes NO: 35.1% – 515, 808 votes 22,236 invalid ballot papers were confirmed […]

And that’s the end of that chapter. The Irish public has voted overwhelmingly to remove the reference to blasphemy from the Constitution. With all the votes tallied from all 40 constituencies, the final result is as follows: YES: 64.8% – 951, 650 votes NO: 35.1% – 515, 808 votes 22,236 invalid ballot papers were confirmed […]

7 years ago

Over two-thirds of voters want RTÉ to keep broadcasting the Angelus

Should it be allowed? You know the Angelus. Is it possible to live in Ireland and not know the Angelus? For sake of argument, here’s the Angelus: Clip via Tomás Éire Solemn. Reflective. Iconic. Having debuted on our TV screens in 1962, the 60-second bell-heavy ode to Catholic devotion is recognised as a daily institution in […]

Should it be allowed? You know the Angelus. Is it possible to live in Ireland and not know the Angelus? For sake of argument, here’s the Angelus: Clip via Tomás Éire Solemn. Reflective. Iconic. Having debuted on our TV screens in 1962, the 60-second bell-heavy ode to Catholic devotion is recognised as a daily institution in […]

7 years ago

Blasphemy referendum result “significant” for freedom of expression – Colm O’Gorman

Amnesty International Ireland has welcomed the Yes vote. Amnesty International Ireland welcomed Saturday’s yet to be confirmed but likely blasphemy referendum Yes vote as significant for freedom of expression in Ireland and around the world. Exit polls suggest that the Irish people have voted by a decisive majority to remove what Amnesty has referred to as “the […]

Amnesty International Ireland has welcomed the Yes vote. Amnesty International Ireland welcomed Saturday’s yet to be confirmed but likely blasphemy referendum Yes vote as significant for freedom of expression in Ireland and around the world. Exit polls suggest that the Irish people have voted by a decisive majority to remove what Amnesty has referred to as “the […]

7 years ago

Very low turnout suggests nonsense politics is wearing down Ireland’s will to live

Today’s the day. After a relatively short campaign, the Irish public will go to the polls to decide on who will be president for the next seven years. All six candidates have taken the last few weeks in the spotlight to impose upon the Irish people why they should be elected to represent the Irish […]

Today’s the day. After a relatively short campaign, the Irish public will go to the polls to decide on who will be president for the next seven years. All six candidates have taken the last few weeks in the spotlight to impose upon the Irish people why they should be elected to represent the Irish […]

7 years ago

Friday’s Blasphemy Referendum: Here’s exactly what you’re voting on

The public goes to the polls on 26 October. This Friday, the Irish public will make its decision on who will be President of Ireland for the next seven years. However, much less has been said about Friday’s upcoming blasphemy referendum. The long and short of it is that we’ll be voting on whether or […]

The public goes to the polls on 26 October. This Friday, the Irish public will make its decision on who will be President of Ireland for the next seven years. However, much less has been said about Friday’s upcoming blasphemy referendum. The long and short of it is that we’ll be voting on whether or […]

7 years ago

WATCH: Gay Byrne asks staunch atheist Stephen Fry about God, the reactions from both are incredible

The longest answer to that question that Gaybo has ever got.

11 years ago