With the world watching, the Republic of Ireland has become the first nation to enact marriage equality by popular vote, on Friday. Here are photos of people celebrating the historic day! 

And your vote counted! 

Enjoying the moment. 

Three cheers for equality. 

Drinking in the moment. 

The votes are counted. 

A kiss for equality. 

Love is in the air. 

The crowds cheer.

The 'ayes' have it.

Burns Helen Kelleher and Elin Adler (right) share a kiss as they celebrate outside a gay bar in Dublin on Saturday.

Looking optimistic. 

Celebrating outside a queer bar in Dublin. 

Now that's a reason for applause! 

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