It was the same-sex marriage that had everyone talking – two men married, not for love but to beat the inheritance tax. The story of the two best friends who tied the knot over money matters caused furore when it came to light, but Matt Murphy and Michael O’Sullivan always insisted their’s was a true love story.
And it will be told on RTÉ One television tonight. They had known each other for 30 years when Matt became ill and Michael needed a place to stay.
The two arranged that Michael would move in and care for Matt in his Dublin home, a win-win for them both. But when Matt, who died in January last year, offered to leave the modest house to his friend, Michael realised he would not be able to pay the inheritance tax of up to €100,000.
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