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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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EddieTheBeagle · 26/05/2018 13:41

Great news 👍

ThatEscalatedQuickly · 26/05/2018 13:41

I'm glued to the telly even though I know what the result will be. I'm very proud of my fellow country people today, of all ages, male & female. I always felt we were a compassionate bunch but too afraid to talk openly about certain issues, along with dealing with the long cold shadow cast by the Chrich, and it seems that, thankfully, all that shame is finally melting away.

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 13:40

RESULT: Cork South-Central, YES 68.84% NO 31.16%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000355834981908480

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 13:38

BREAKING: Dublin Central -Result just in YES 76.51% NO 23.49%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000354949753200642

Lifeaback · 26/05/2018 13:38

Well done Irish ladies, women across the world are proud of you and your power today Star

PencilsInSpace · 26/05/2018 13:34

BREAKING: First official result in from Galway East Yes 60.2% to No 39.8%

twitter.com/rtepolitics/status/1000350092027682816

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Spudlet · 26/05/2018 13:30

I daren't feel properly happy until the result is confirmed, not after Brexit and Trump. But god, I hope the polls are correct!

NeverLovedElvis · 26/05/2018 13:28

Fantastic news.

Theinconstantgardener · 26/05/2018 13:27

Great news

AnnieAnoniMouser · 26/05/2018 13:23

It’s very, very, good news. A long, long time overdue, but wonderful that it’s finally happened 💐

I’m proud of everyone who voted, impressed at how many ‘went home’ to vote and very proud of & touched by the men who voted, for women.

LaSqrrl · 26/05/2018 13:14

Excellent result

IndominusRex · 26/05/2018 13:09

I squealed when I saw the poll last night, after 3 days of solid crying following #hometovote
It's just the best.

DoctorTwo · 26/05/2018 12:42

A fantastic day for womens' rights in Ireland. Like others, I hope Northern Ireland follows suit.

Merchfach · 26/05/2018 12:38

Great news. Now just the benighted Northern Ireland to go...

NotTerfNorCis · 26/05/2018 12:33

Congratulations to Ireland!

gendercritter · 26/05/2018 12:32

Amazing
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Well done Ireland

auntycartmanslargertesticle · 26/05/2018 12:31

Good news for all women! Hurray for Irish women- a grand victory!

Anyonewhoknows · 26/05/2018 12:31

I am in tears about this vote. Well done to everyone who voted Yes!
I have aborted, relinquished a baby and raised 4 children on mine. But even if I had done none of that I still would not and could not make a decision what any other woman does with their body.

CopONNotLinkedIn · 26/05/2018 12:30

I'm so blown away with gratitude for all the young people who came home to vote. Feeling a bit tearful. In such a good way.

HughLauriesStubble · 26/05/2018 12:28

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DarthArts · 26/05/2018 12:27

Utterly thrilled for the women of Eire.

Now....Northern Ireland....

shoofly · 26/05/2018 12:12

I am delighted and emotional and hope that change will come to Northern Ireland now. Please don't forget that we've had prosecutions for taking abortion pills and also for procuring abortion pills.

NoseringGirl · 26/05/2018 12:03

The home to vote footage I've seen made me very emotional. Looking like brilliant news today.

RogerAllamsFangirl · 26/05/2018 12:02

Such an important milestone for women's rights. I'm overjoyed.

NoSquirrels · 26/05/2018 12:02

It's the older generation voting who have made me feel like bawling. The women in their 80s and 90s. I am so happy.

I had an abortion in my early 20s. I was in the clinic with a couple of Irish girls who had travelled. I didn't know until then that it was illegal in Ireland, and I was totally shocked. I mean - perhaps I did know? But I just wasn't aware until it was right in my face, on the next bed to me. And then once I was aware I've never been able to forget it. I am really proud of all the Irish people who spoke up for women's rights.

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