In a historic referendum, Ireland voted to end its long-standing ban on divorce, marking a significant social and legal transformation.
The vote was incredibly close, with 50.28% supporting the referendum and 49.72% opposing it.
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This narrow margin reflected the deep societal divisions around marriage, divorce, and personal freedoms in a traditionally conservative Catholic country. The referendum represented a major milestone in Ireland's social evolution, challenging long-established religious and cultural norms.