What a day for Irish women

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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

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

Wonderful news.

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.
for all of you.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Utterly thrilled for the women of Eire.

Now....Northern Ireland....

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.

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.

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

Amazing
Amazing
Amazing
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Amazing

Well done Ireland

Congratulations to Ireland!

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

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

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

Excellent result

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.

Great news

Fantastic news.

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