A Donegal based Catholic priest says he will be voting Yes in the forthcoming same-sex marriage referendum.

Fr Brian O Fearraigh says he has made the decision as he sees the referendum as giving statutory recognition and protection to the relationships of people regardless of their sex.

His views are at odds to that of his Bishop Philip Boyce who publicly stated last weekend that he was voting no.

Fr O Fearraigh has explained his decision further to Highland Radio: