The article reflects on Ireland's historic 2015 same-sex marriage referendum, where the country became the first to approve LGBTQ+ rights through popular vote. It places this significant social change within the context of evolving Irish-British relations, especially in light of Brexit and the rise of divisive politics. The author discusses how these events have exacerbated societal fragmentation, indicating that cracks are appearing in traditional political alliances. Additionally, rising tensions over issues like mass migration demonstrate the complexities in uniting the populace today, a stark contrast to the unity seen during the same-sex marriage push.
The 2015 referendum on same-sex marriage marked a historic moment for Ireland, making it the first nation to approve LGBTQ+ marriage by popular vote.
Post-Brexit and post-Trump, Ireland’s political landscape has splintered, highlighting the fragility of Irish-British relations and the growing discontent among voters.
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