The Best Of The Internet's Reaction To Ireland's Same-Sex Marriage Referendum

    #equality #feels #good.

    A referendum on same-sex marriage has taken place in Ireland.

    The internet is celebrating.

    I *think* Ireland's equalities minister is quite happy. https://t.co/oamm8yPkJk

    Seismologists worldwide scratch their heads as a small country in western Europe actually jumps for joy #MarRef #Yes

    Lots of people are sharing their support with rainbow-coloured outfit Instagrams.

    Some are even showing off their best pro-beauty skills.

    But the best dressed definitely goes to 101-year-old Kitty Cotter, who wore rainbow colours to go and vote.

    #KittyCotter from Bandon, aged 101, goes out to vote in her rainbow colours

    Others are eating their support of equal marriage.

    So much rainbow cake.

    And rainbow biscuits.

    Even rainbow fruit.

    It's the political event that Instagram was made for.

    It didn't take long for the Father Ted memes to make an appearance.

    It seems Ireland voted for option 2! #MarRef

    Ireland's children got in on the act.

    Oh my god, dying. Found in a #dubsw ballot box. #MarRef

    Rainbow flags are out in full force.

    Rainbows against blue skies make for joyous Instagrams.

    Seriously joyous.

    ...they looked even better against grey.

    Somewhere.... over the rainBohs. 🌈Good morning equal Ireland. #footballforall #MarRef #MarriageEquality #Bohs

    A truly magical example of nature getting in on the act.

    There's a big gay rainbow over Dublin, if that's not Jesus giving the Yes vote I don't know what is

    People have taken the time to remember loved ones for whom the referendum comes too late.

    Poignant reminder of how far we've come, flowers for Declan Flynn, beaten to death in Fairview Park 1983. #marref

    The celebration spread far and wide.

    There's been a whole lot of love on the internet during the same-sex marriage referendum.

    When it was officially announced that Ireland had voted in favour of same-sex marriage, Twitter pretty much exploded with joy.

    Thank you Ireland for taking a stand and being a world leader for equality. #MarRef #LoveIsLove

    #YesEquality #proudtobeirish #MarRef #YesVote #IrelandVoteYes SO PROUD OF IRELAND!!!!!!!

    We're a small country, but a great one!! #WeMadeHistory #MarRef #ireland #SayYesToEquality

    feeling so very proud of our country! Love doesn't have a gender! ♥️👫♥️👬♥️👭♥️ #MarRef

    There was also a strong mood of reflection.

    All I can think about is all the Irish gay people I have known and loved and all the pain they suffered. Today Ireland is changed. #MarRef

    Let's just say it: the most momentous vote in the history of the Irish state? #MarRef

    The scene on Instagram was just as jubilant.

    Famous people offered their congratulations to Ireland on Twitter, too.

    Makes you proud to be British!! RT @RTERadio1: IT'S OFFICIAL! IRELAND HAS SAID YES!! #MarRef 🍀🍀

    Great to see the people of Ireland voting to live in a country where everybody is treated equally #MarRef #YesEquality

    Wow #YesVote. Huge plaudits to the people of Ireland. Great country and great people.

    Ireland did it! The 1st country to legalize marriage equality by popular vote, but they won't be the last! What an incredible accomplishment

    Hooray for Ireland! It's a Yes from them. Yay! Gay Cakes all round!

    .@cassie10yson I don't have the right to be proud, as I'm not Irish. I'm in awe, that's what I am - Ireland has set an example to the world!

    Ireland just made the entire world a partier place.

    Including the most important celebrity endorsement of them all.

    I'M SO PROUD Of ALL MY IRISH FRIENDS. THE IRISH R AN AMAZING,LOVING PPL! I HAVE DEAR FRIENDS WHO LIVE IN DUBLIN,THEY LOVE FAMILY & LAUGHING

    Ireland right now feels like a pretty fabulous place.

    YES #Irl! Time to smash this open. #MarRef

    YES to equality!