So when the Civil Partnership legislation passes and is finally enacted same sex couples  should be able to register their relationships in a variety of places that are approved for the conduct of civil ceremonies.

Including….

(It was announced yesterday that Croke Park was registered as a venue for the conducting of civil marriages)

Now maybe the GAA can talk all about what an open and tolerant organisation it is.  But I do think Archbishop Croke will be spinning somewhere.   I can see the ceremony organisers spinning it now as the new Cathedral