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What a day for Irish women

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WhoGetsHeard · 26/05/2018 11:43

All indications for an overwhelming, resounding YES. The images of people leaving their 'I've Voted' stickers on the wall beside Savita's mural, the footage of people coming #hometovote, the vox pops on the radio of older people telling their stories of why they voted Yes. This isn't just about abortion rights. This is about the Magdalen women, the Tuam babies, the forced adoptions, the cervical cancer scandal... It's about women deserving better. An apology. A vindication. A promise for the future.

I am overwhelmed and so, so proud.

#Ta4Mna

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Gileswithachainsaw · 26/05/2018 15:08

Wow brilliant news! So happy for all of those living in Ireland who will now have the right to choose!!

Glad all these horrific stories of bleeding and sleeping in airports are set to become a thing of the past.

Flowers for all those who had to go through the struggles and secrecy and horrific experiences just to get healthcare .

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 15:08

RESULT: Offaly YES 58.05% NO 41.95%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000377477078880256

Elendon · 26/05/2018 15:08

SuburbanRhonda

I've already contacted my MP.

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 15:07

RESULT: Limerick County YES 58.08% NO 41.92%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000375655719161856

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 15:06

RESULT: Tipperary YES 59.15% NO 40.85%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000375521237196802

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 15:06

RESULT: Kildare South YES 70.66% NO 29.34%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000375396058189825

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 15:05

RESULT: Clare YES 64.28% No 35.72%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000375264596189184

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 15:04

RESULT: Wexford YES 68.40% No 31.60%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000375104843472898

BingBongSong · 26/05/2018 15:01

Wonderful results coming in. Well done and I'm so glad that women and girls will no longer have to travel to England for abortions. A great day for women Flowers.

YetAnotherSpartacus · 26/05/2018 14:53

Fantastic news. I wasn't expecting it either! But it has made my day.

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 14:52

RESULT: Laois Yes 61.35% No 38.65%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000372741479059456

SuburbanRhonda · 26/05/2018 14:48

Link to petition for Northern Ireland:

www.wetrustwomen.org.uk/northern-ireland/?mc_cid=eb5d326fc3&mc_eid=652d23d8e6

jewel1968 · 26/05/2018 14:45

I remember moving to London in the 80s and putting up 2 Irish friends who came over for an abortion (one who had been raped). Sad days. There was a terrible stigma then around being an unmarried mother and some felt they had no other choice but to travel to the UK to avoid the shame of being an unmarried mother. Hopefully that had changed too? I also remember my Dad who was very religious voting in favour of abortion in the 80s which really surprised me but his view was these are our girls and we should look after them.

MrsTerryPratchett · 26/05/2018 14:44

So inspired by the people of Ireland right now!

I've been in tears several times over the course of the last few days. I lived in Liverpool and everyone knew about the women and girls 'travelling'. Often alone and very scared.

I wonder if they can be persuaded to put in an exclusion zone around clinics from the start... if you're not too exhausted Irish feminists!

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 14:34

RESULT: Waterford YES 69.43% NO 30.57%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000368620306882561

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 14:29

RESULT: Carlow-Kilkenny, YES 63.50% NO 36.50%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000367828883656709

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 14:28

RESULT: Wicklow YES 74.26% NO 25.74%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000367440218480641

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 14:24

All boxes now tallied in Kildare North - Yes 74% No 26%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000366075031191553

SupermatchGame · 26/05/2018 14:12

Woohoo fantastic news 💚

Elendon · 26/05/2018 13:54

I'm so overwhelmed with a joyful emotion. I can't stop smiling.

Brilliant result.

Onynx · 26/05/2018 13:49

I am so happy and emotional right now. Very proud of our country- I was afraid there were a lot of secret 'No's' but I was thankfully wrong.

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 13:45

RESULT: Cork North-Central YES 64.02% NO 35.98%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000356810581266433

ThatEscalatedQuickly · 26/05/2018 13:44

They won't have to travel as far now Mrsbadger. It's far from perfect, but better than it was up to this point.

Mutiny0nTheBunty · 26/05/2018 13:43

Fantastic news. Have been following the #hometovote on Twitter. Awe inspiring

Mrsbadger77 · 26/05/2018 13:43

Fantastic news. Just spare a thought for our Northern Irish sisters who still have a long fight ahead. Hopefully this result will make things easier.

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