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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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Badgerthebodger · 26/05/2018 12:00

Fantastic news I’m so pleased. Had a little cry last night reading the #hometovote tweets. Just really pleased there will be an end to the horrible journey to England which women and girls have to make in order to obtain an abortion. Brilliant brilliant news.

NauticalDisaster · 26/05/2018 11:58

I am overwhelmed with emotion today. I know women will still face constraints and likely have to travel in some cases but it is such a victory.

Ereshkigal · 26/05/2018 11:58

It's a great result for Irish women, and all of us.

noeffingidea · 26/05/2018 11:58

Well done, people of Ireland, you should feel proud of yourselves. Firstly voting for equal marriage rights, secondly voting for womens rights as human beings to have automony over their own bodies.
Flowers Star Wine Glitterball for all of you.

Onemorning · 26/05/2018 11:58

Wonderful news.

AngryAttackKittens · 26/05/2018 11:53

It's looking like a landslide and a mandate for sweeping change.

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