Abortion Rights Campaign

Wexford Open Organising Meeting
2018-02-20 19:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Pro Choice Wexford welcome the decision by government to hold a referendum on the repeal of the eighth amendment of the constitution with the likely date being the end of May.
It is essential that every woman has access to a free, safe, legal abortion and aftercare with the help of medical professionals. Repealing the eighth amendment will allow legislation to be drawn up to ensure this.
We will be holding an open meeting on February 20th in Coolcotts Community Centre @ 7 pm where we welcome anyone who would like to know more about the upcoming referendum and get involved in the campaign.

Dublin: Repeal Pub Quiz hosted by Panti
2018-02-21 20:00 - 23:00 | Pantibar, 7-8 Capel Street, Dublin, Ireland
Queen of Ireland Panti Bliss will MC our Repeal-themed pub quiz in her Pantibar palais on Wednesday February 21st at 8pm sharp.
There will be fun, there will be frolics, there will be a raffle, there will be pro-choice shenanigans, it’ll be fab! Tables of 4 at €40 are on sale on the Eventbrite link. And if you can’t get a table together come along early on the night and we will hustle you on one of our limited lucky dip tables at €10 per person, you’ll be in great pro-Choice company.
So join us, we would love to see you there and all funds raised on the night go to the Abortion Rights Campaign.
Quiz will start at 8pm sharp so get there in good time (tables may not be ready on arrival).

Drogheda ARC Organising Meeting
2018-02-22 20:00 - 22:00
Location: Sarsfield’s Bar, Drogheda
Time: 8pm
Organised by Drogheda Abortion Rights Campaign

Limerick: Repeal LK Training Day
2018-02-25 09:30 - 17:30
Repeal LK are delighted to announce a Pro-Choice training day taking place in Pery’s Hotel, Glentworth street, Limerick on Sunday, February 25th, from 9:30am – 5:30pm.
The purpose of the training is to give attendees the opportunity to learn more about the Limerick Repeal Campaign and how they can get involved and help us win the upcoming referendum.
The training will comprise of 4 sessions:
1, Legal aspects and the history of the eighth amendment
2, Campaign messaging and how to talk about Repeal
3, Canvassing – Canvassing experiences from Yes Equality Limerick
4, Self care and mindfulness
This training day is free of charge, the venue is wheelchair accessible and has disabled toilets.
To book a place please email: repeallkoutreach@gmail.com
Places are limited.

Talking About the 8th: Workshop for Migrants & Ethnic-minorities
2018-02-25 10:30 - 16:30 | 14 Mount Street Upper, 14 Mount Street Upper, Dublin, Ireland
This workshop specifically for migrants and ethnic minorities will help you develop skills to confidently talk about repealing the 8th amendment.
Location: 14 Mount Street Upper, Dublin
It’s free, but please RSVP on the Eventbrite page so we know how many people to expect.

Cork Information Stall
2018-02-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Patrick Street, Patrick Street, Cork, Ireland
The referendum to repeal the 8th amendment is getting closer so its time to get back on the streets spreading the truth about why this is so important for women in Ireland.
Drop by to say hello or stay to help for a while.

Lawyers for Choice Open Meeting - Dublin
2018-02-26 18:30
Lawyers for Choice Ireland first open meeting of 2018. With the referendum fast approaching, we’d like to take an opportunity to engage with those interested in engaging with legal arguments for repealing the 8th amendment. Items discussed at this meeting with include campaign strategies, and legal arguments that you can use canvassing. Come along to Trinity College’s Arts Block (the building at the Nassau St. entrance to the university) on the 26th of February at 18.30pm to learn more. The meeting will be in Room 3126, on the third floor of the building. Don’t worry if you’re unfamiliar with the building, we will have someone on hand to show you the way!
The arts block is an accessible building, there is a ramp into the building both from the Nassau St. entrance as well as the college-side entrance, and there are lifts to each floor.
If you have any questions, please reach out.

Belfast - What would Repeal mean for us?
2018-03-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Lúnasa, 44-46 King Street, BT1 6AD Belfast, Belfast, Ireland
This panel discussion will focus on the impact of a successful Repeal referendum on Northern Ireland. What effect will it have on our political parties? Should we prepare for a backlash? How should the abortion rights campaign groups respond? If abortion becomes more accessible on the island, will the campaign in the North lose momentum? What must we do to capitalise on this and use it to push for abortion rights north of the border? Come and join members of the Rally for Choice organising team and a panel of experts for this lively discussion event.
Joining us on our panel of seasoned activists will be our very own Elaine Crory who is also a member of Hollaback Belfast and BFN; Emily Waszak, a founding member of MERJ (Migrants and Ethnic-Minorities for Reproductive Justice) and Strike 4 Repeal; Kellie Turtle from WRDA (Women’s Resource and Development Agency) and the Belfast Feminist Network.
The venue is fully accessible and the event is family friendly with games, colouring and supervision for children.

ARC Clare Planning Meeting - Ennis
2018-03-06 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Rowan Tree, Ennis
Time: 7pm
Are you pro-choice? Do you want to help to #repealthe8th in Clare? Come to the Abortion Rights Campaign Clare planning meeting Tuesday March 6th and see how you get involved. All pro-choice people welcome 🙂

Limerick - Repeal LK Open Meeting
2018-03-06 20:00 - 22:00
Interested in canvassing or volunteering for the Repeal Campaign in Limerick? Then come along to the Repeal LK open meeting Tuesday 6th March in Pery’s Hotel.
This event is aimed at anyone interested in canvassing – or volunteering in any capacity – for the Repeal Campaign in Limerick. The event is free and running from 8pm onwards.
Canvassing training will be provided during the meeting.
Venue is wheelchair accessible.

Votes for Repeal 2018 - Rally + March
2018-03-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square East, Dublin 1, Dublin , Ireland
Organised by the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment
In 1918, they took to the streets for ‘Votes For Women’
100 years later on International Women’s Day 2018 we will follow the women and men who went before us and take to the streets for #VotesForRepeal Together we will march from the Garden of Remembrance to the Dáil in what we hope will be the last march before we repeal the Eighth Amendment from the Irish Constitution.
Join Us and Be Part of History.

Offaly for Choice Launch
2018-03-08 19:00 - 21:00
Join Offaly for Choice for their official launch on Thursday March 8th at 7pm in the Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore.
There will be a number of speakers setting out their reasons to vote repeal.

Yoga for Choice Fundraiser
2018-03-10
The elbowroom and the Abortion Rights Campaign are hosting a full day of yoga classes, with all proceeds going directly to the Repeal the 8th campaign.
Come move, flow, breathe, lengthen, strengthen, and let go, all in the knowledge that your ticket price is going directly towards a more compassionate, humane reproductive healthcare system in Ireland.
All classes cost €15. Mats and props are provided so all you need to do is bring yourself in comfortable clothing. Links to book classes below
Choose from a range of different classes throughout the day:
12.30 – 13.30: Moonteoir – Empowering Yoga for Women with Máirín O Grady
Moonteoir is a flowing practice of connection to our Yoni Shakti – our source energy.

Find out more details and book your ticket here:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/moonteoir-empowering-yoga-for-women-with-mairin-ogrady-tickets-43195371519
13.45 – 14.45: Ashtanga Vinyasa with Ewa Szczupak
Ashtanga yoga improves circulation, calms the mind, and strengthens the body.
Find out more details and book your ticket here:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ashtanga-vinyasa-yoga-with-ewa-szczupak-tickets-43200256129
15.00 – 16.00: Acroyoga with Deirdre Murphy (Beginners welcome)
Mixing softness with strength, body work with working bodies, and good intentions with practising communications. Helps to build trust in yourself and other people, and most importantly, it is pure craic!
Find out more details and book your ticket here:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/acroyoga-with-deirdre-murphy-beginners-welcome-tickets-43200645293
16.15 – 17.15: Yin Yoga with Miriam Needham
Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that targets the deeper connective tissues of the body. Poses are held for longer periods of time (anywhere from 3-10 minutes), facilitating a more meditative experience.
Find out more details and book your ticket here:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/yin-yoga-with-miriam-needham-tickets-43201158829
17.30 – 18.30: Dynamic Yoga Flow with Susie Murray
This class will take you through a series of focused, progressive postures to help reshape muscles, increase strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Find out more details and book your ticket here:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dynamic-yoga-flow-with-susie-murray-tickets-43201366450‘
Peace, love, and pro-choice solidarity,
Abortion Rights Campaign & The elbowroom xo

Kilkenny Chats for Choice
2018-03-10 11:00
Kilkenny for Choice are hosting an informal open meeting for anyone interested in door to door canvassing with us. Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never canvassed before, we will be providing training at a later date.
We will be in Costa in the food court at 11am. Come along for a cuppa and a chat!

Mayo Pro-Choice Coffee Morning
2018-03-10 11:00 - 13:00
Please join Mayo Pro-Choice for your elevenses and a chat in Nokey’s, Castlebar. We want to meet our friends and allies in a relaxed setting, talk about the coming weeks, and make connections. We are meeting in Nokey’s to allow people who have children to bring them along to a safe environment.

Our aim is to be visible in our community, and to be available for anyone who wants to Ask Us About Repeal.mYou can pop in for 5 minutes or 55 minutes, whatever suits you. We would love to meet you 🙂

Cork Information Stall
2018-03-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Patrick Street, Patrick Street, Cork, Ireland
Hosted by Rebels 4 Choice
Brown Thomas
18-21 St. Patrick’s Street, Cork

Meath Information Stall
2018-03-10 12:00 - 16:00
Meath for Choice are holding stalls in Athboy and in Navan on Saturday 10 March. The Athboy stall will be on from 1-4 and the Navan stall will be from on from 12-2.

Skerries Information Stall
2018-03-10 12:30
Street stall for Fingal North Dublin Abortion Rights Campaign
Strand Street, Skerries, County Dublin
Feminist activists for reproductive justice and compassionate healthcare for pregnant people will answer your questions and address your concerns about the upcoming referendum to Repeal the 8th amendment. We will have information also on how you can get involved.
Come and say hi!
Click to attend the Facebook event to keep posted on stalls in Fingal over the months ahead as we will update this event notice weekly.

Wexford Information Stall
2018-03-10 13:00 - 15:00
Wexford Pro-Choice are holding an information stall from 1pm – 3pm in Anne St, Wexford on Saturday 10 March

Dublin Information Stall
2018-03-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Dublin City, Ireland
Join us at our information stall in Dublin. Come say hi, talk to us about Repeal and find out how you can get involved!

Galway Coalition Coffee Morning & Bake Sale
2018-03-11 11:00 - 13:00
Join the Galway Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment for a chat, a coffee and maybe even a nice cupcake!
It’s also Mother’s Day so why not treat her to a nice morning out? She deserves it.
For anyone who has any questions about repeal this event is the perfect opportunity to chat to the Coalition in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.
So get baking, come along, bring a friend, buy some goodies and lets talk repeal! 🙂

Dublin Information Stall
2018-03-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Grafton Steet, Grafton Street, Dublin, Ireland
Join us at our information stall on Grafton Street. Come say hi, talk to us about Repeal and find out how you can get involved!

Fingal ARC Leafleting
2018-03-12 18:00 - 20:00
One very simple and low commitment way of helping to #repealthe8th is leafleting. This task involves either standing at busy spots and handing them out or going door to door. Click to attend and Fingal ARC will keep you posted on leafleting plans that you can chip in with if you have free time. We will update this event notice weekly.
Next leafleting will take place Monday 12th March 6-8pm in Malahide. Message Fingal ARC for more details

Dublin Open Meeting
2018-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | 14 Mount Street Upper, 14 Mount Street Upper, Dublin, Ireland
Who do you think should make the decision to continue or end a pregnancy? The Constitution or a person in consultation with their doctor?
Do you want to get involved in the Abortion Rights Campaign and the campaign to #repealthe8th in 2018?
Come along to our Dublin Open Meeting and find out more about the campaign.
All welcome, no commitment necessary.

Pro-Choice Wexford: Everyday Stories event
2018-03-14 19:00 - 21:00
Pro-Choice Wexford are hosting an evening with Everyday Stories on 14 March in Murphy’s Barn, Wexford
Everyday Stories is a project publishing personal accounts from people who have been affected by the 8th Amendment.
Format
Group will listen to three stories, one story at a time.
The group will discuss each story, guided by the facilitator.
The aim of the workshop is to help participants understand the many nuances involved in having an abortion by allowing them to step into the shoes of the woman who is sharing her story.
The goal is not to force participants to become pro-choice/pro-life but to allow them to make up their own mind in a safe space.

Kerry for Choice Quiz Night for Repeal
2018-03-14 19:30 | Abbey Inn, Tralee, The Abbey Inn, Bridge St, Tralee, Ireland
Join us on Wednesday, February 28th in The Abbey Inn, Tralee as Kerry For Choice hosts its first-ever table quiz fundraiser. All proceeds go directly into our local #RepealThe8th campaign.
Cost of entry is €20 per table of four. We’ve got lots of great prizes for our raffle on the night!
Looking forward to seeing you there!

North Wexford Planning Meeting
2018-03-15 10:00 - 11:30
Come along to the Pro-Choice North Wexford meeting this Thursday in Cosy Cottage in Gorey
We will be discussing future plans, events, canvassing and our lovely stalls 😁

Galway East Open Meeting
2018-03-15 20:00 - 21:30
Galway East for Choice are holding an open meeting in Loughrea Family Resource Centre on Thursday 15th March at 8pm.
You are more than welcome to bring along anyone you know interested in becoming involved in the Repeal the 8th Campaign.
All levels of experience are welcome and full training will be provided. Tea and refreshments will also be served.
Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday,

Wicklow - NCWI Everywoman Public Talk
2018-03-15 20:00 - 22:00
A public talk hosted by Wicklow for Choice, the National Women’s Council Everywoman initiative and Grandparents for Repeal.
The talk is entitled ‘Repeal and Beyond: Why repeal of the 8th amendment matters’. It takes place in the Glenview Hotel, Wicklow, at 8pm Thursday March 15th.

Galway - Everyday Stories exhibition launch
2018-03-16 19:00
On Friday 16th March at 7pm, Galway Pro-Choice will be launching the ‘Everyday Stories’ exhibition in the Galway Arts Centre. ‘Everyday Stories’ is a project featuring real-life stories of women and families impacted by the Eighth Amendment. It was cofounded by Caoimhe Anglin and Mary McDermott in 2017.
The exhibition runs until the 29th March in the Galway Arts Centre and is available online at www.everydaystories.org. Facilitated audio events featuring real-life accounts followed by a discussion will be taking place on Saturday 17th and Saturday 24th March at 4pm in the Galway Arts Centre. Members of the public are invited to come along and take part in the discussion. The events are free of charge. More details here, or you can contact prochoicegalway@gmail.com or see the Galway Pro-Choice Facebook page for further details.
