‘So proud to reflect on this defining moment' – New star-studded podcast examines marriage equality vote 10 years on
A COMEDIAN star and well-known guests are set to join forces for a brand-new "powerful" podcast to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of marriage equality in Ireland.
Shane Daniel Byrne is set to celebrate 10 years since Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage in a limited documentary podcast series with four episodes.
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Shane Daniel Byrne is the host of the new podcast series
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The episodes air weekly from this Thursday, May 22, for the next four weeks
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The podcast is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of marriage equality
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The comedian star is well-known for his podcast Hot Young Guys, co-hosted with Tony Cantwell and Killian Sunderman, which quickly became Ireland's number one comedy podcast in 2024.
Now he is set to host a brand new podcast series that is dedicated to the ten-year anniversary of when Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise
Featuring four powerful episodes, the host will take listeners on an emotional and joyful journey detailing Ireland's historic fight for same-sex marriage and
Produced by Onic, the new series will also include his personal reflections and standup live from his sold-out gig at Vicar Street in
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During the podcast, Shane will explore the cultural shifts that eventually made the 2015 referendum possible, where 62 per cent of the Irish electorate voted in favour of supporting same-sex marriage.
Almost 30 special guests and unsung heroes of the Yes Equality referendum campaign will appear on the show, including drag queen
Well-known RTE and entertainment stars such as
Each episode brings together voices from
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On the launch of the new podcast series, Shane said: "Ireland Said Yes is more than just discussing a referendum — it's about celebrating the decades of LGBT activism decades before, alongside the personal stories from people across the country that helped change how Ireland sees itself.
"I'm so proud to reflect on this defining moment and can't wait for people to hear it."
'POWERFUL REMINDER'
Sasha Hamrogue, the Head of Digital at Onic, said: "This wonderful new series from Onic Originals captures the courage, resilience, and love that drove the fight for equality in Ireland.
"It's a powerful reminder of the progress we've made — and the work still to be done."
The comedian star has been teasing fans on
Posting the trailer on Instagram, he said: "IRELAND SAID YES episode 1 drops TOMORROW.
'DIFFERENT PROJECT'
"A very different 'project' for me and I'm really excited of the work we've done trying to tell the bigger picture of how Ireland Said Yes.
"I interviewed a lot of people over the last 6 months and between myself and series producer @p.macg and the team at @onic.live. We have 4 lovely episodes about The Marriage Equality Referendum in 2015."
The four episodes will air every Thursday for the next four weeks, followed by bonus episodes with interview highlights curated by the host.
The first episode is available to stream now on
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Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage
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Brendan Courtney is one of the many special guests to appear on the new podcast series
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