Ireland will become the first country to hold a referendum on gay marriage on 22 May, and we’d like to hear about your experiences ahead of this historic vote

On 22 May Ireland will become the first country to hold a referendum on gay marriage. All other countries that have introduced marriage equality have done so by passing legislation in parliament, and Liberals in the country see this May referendum as one of the final milestones in Ireland’s journey from one dominated by the church to a modern pluralist nation.

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As people head for the polls on 22 May, we’d like to hear from anyone living in Ireland and their personal experiences of this historic campaign for equal rights. Have you actively taken part in the Yes campaign, or are you undecided whether the country should vote for this social change? If you’re against the vote, we’d like to know why. Share your photos and stories with us and we will feature a selection of them on the site.

You can share your photos and experiences by clicking on the blue ‘Contribute’ button on this article. You can also use the GuardianWitness smartphone app or the Guardian app and search for ‘GuardianWitness assignments.’ If you’d like to share your photo via Instagram, you can do so by using #GuardianWitness

