Irish expats everywhere are heading home to make their vote count in Ireland's gay marriage referendum. A referendum that could see Ireland become the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by voting.
If you've had half an eye on Twitter over the past 24 hours, the thousands of people tweeting their journeys back to Ireland make for particularly heartwarming reading.
This is the scene on the 9:10 London to Holyhead train as Irish abroad return #hometovote #marref pic.twitter.com/spVfkb5sIT
— Naomi O'Leary (@NaomiOhReally) May 22, 2015
According to statistics there are 60,000 Irish expats who are eligible to vote in today's referendum, however to make their voices heard they must show up to polling stations in person. Cue thousands of photos of Irish expats travelling by plane, train and boat to make it home in time.
My God! The #HomeToVote people are incredible. Thank you, all of you. Let's hope for a huge YES tomorrow xxxxxxx https://t.co/5YKOUlKEhX
— Marian Keyes (@MarianKeyes) May 21, 2015
Came #hometovote all the way from London and found my mum had made some subtle changes to my room for me #VoteYes pic.twitter.com/BOdxqXhJoN
— Kevin Beirne (@KevBeirne) May 21, 2015
The Twitter account @gettheboat2vote has been encouraging Irish citizens everywhere to share their #HomeToVote stories, including those who've flown home from Berlin and Abu Dhabi to vote yes.
Dear Irish people, you are magnificent. #hometovote
— India Knight (@indiaknight) May 22, 2015
#HomeToVote is probably the most heartwarming hashtag ever, I wish I could have made the journey from SF. C'mon Eire! pic.twitter.com/eYAbtx0bzy
— Ashlinn marron (@AshMarron) May 21, 2015
Come on Ireland, you can do it.
