Why Was Ireland's YES Campaign So Successful?

Emerald Aisle: How did Ireland become the first country to approve gay marriage with a national vote? How Russian Homophobia Earned State Sponsership:    • How Russian Homophobia Earned State Sponso...   Canadian Transgender Students Taking a Stand:    • Video   Gay Marriage: The Battle For The Methodist Church's Soul:    • Video   Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... For downloads and more information visit: http://www.journeyman.tv/?lid=69046 Like us on Facebook:   / journeymanpictures   Follow us on Twitter:   / journeymanvod     / journeymannews   Tradition was upended and the role of the Church called into question in May when same-sex marriage was voted legal in Ireland. With the law coming into effect next week, we hear from campaigners from both sides of the debate. "We came from being so marginalised, it feels like a dream", explains Kieran Rose, a marriage equality campaigner. Just over two decades ago in Ireland, a gay man could be jailed for having sex. So how did Ireland's gay marriage referendum end up with nearly two thirds of voters backing the 'Yes' case? A slick media campaign was just part of the reason, with family support being key to success. "The ever-loving God that I believe in would tell me I did the right thing", says 78-year-old Brighid, a 'Yes' campaigner and mother of gay son, Padraig. On the other side you had 'No' campaigner, Father Vincent Twombly: "It was David against Goliath. In this case, Goliath unfortunately won." While the Church dug in for a 'No' vote, many prominent Catholics took the 'Yes' side. The nation which had obeyed the Catholic Church for centuries has turned its back on tradition, with a remarkable shift in acceptance for same-sex couples. ABC Australia – Ref. 6555 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.