A new world record has been set in Dublin today for the largest ever human 'Love Heart'.

540 people have taken part in the event - which took place in Smithfield in Dublin city - in support of a 'Yes' vote in next month's Marriage Referendum.

It was part of the The Union of Students in Ireland's campaign for marriage equality.

Image: Tommy Clancy

President of the Union of Students in Ireland, Laura Harmon, says today's event was about recognising the love between all couples:

Image: Caoimhseach Connolly 

These people explained why they came along to support the world record attempt:

Meanwhile delegates at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis have been putting forward their arguments against the referendum.

The party is officially supporting a Yes vote, but John Healy was among many delegates who wants the public to vote No:

Originally published at 4.29pm