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A 'Big Fat Gael Wedding' is set to take place in West Belfast.

The event on Thursday has been organised by Irish language activist group, An Dream Dearg, alongside the Love Equality campaign, The Rainbow Project and Feile an Phobail.

The group said that they are highlighting both campaigns for an Irish Language Act and Marriage Equality.

‘My Big Fat Gael Wedding’ will take place on Thursday August 3 in the Culturlann on the Falls Road at 6.15pm.

Conall Mac Corraidh and Chris Mac Phaidin will be the two involved while Donall Mac Giolla Choill will be officiating.

Naoise O Caireallain, from An Dream Dearg, said: “The Big Fat Gael Wedding is a brilliant opportunity for An Dream Dearg to show support for the campaign for marriage equality in the north.

"Much like LGBT people, Irish speakers are looking for rights and equality. We will stand together and demand our human rights!”

Connall Mac Corraidh of Féile an Phobail added: “I am honoured to be taking up this duty. The LGBT and Irish language community has always been a place where I felt I truly belong. I am proud to be giving back to this wonderful cause.”

The wedding after-party will then take place on Saturday August 5 at the Diosco Dearg in The Devenish, starting at 8pm with live music from Emma Ni Fhioruisce, Tonnta, Breag and Polca 4.