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In photos: Ireland celebrates as same-sex marriage referendum set to pass

Supporters in favour of same-sex marriage pose for a photograph as thousands gather in Dublin Castle square awaiting the referendum vote outcome. Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

Celebrations were underway in Dublin before official results were announced in the country’s referendum on same-sex marriage.

Both sides said it was clear that the “yes” side would win. It would be the first time that a country had legalized same-sex marriage through a referendum.

Here are some scenes from Ireland, as people awaited the results.

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