Groups opposed to same-sex marriage begin to mobilise

Mothers And Fathers Matter, the group set up to oppose the same-sex marriage referendum, is holding a major conference in Dublin next week, as the campaign against the measure gets off the ground.

While much of the early running has been made by the Yes campaign, which is also far ahead in the polls, both sides expect the gap to shrink as polling day approaches.

A number of lay and religious groups are ...