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

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

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

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

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

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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.

Great news 👍

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

Brilliant result.

Woohoo fantastic news 💚

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

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RESULT: Wicklow YES 74.26% NO 25.74%

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

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RESULT: Waterford YES 69.43% NO 30.57%

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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!

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.

Link to petition for Northern Ireland:

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

RESULT: Laois Yes 61.35% No 38.65%

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

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 .

RESULT: Wexford YES 68.40% No 31.60%

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RESULT: Clare YES 64.28% No 35.72%

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