ARC Clare Open Meeting
2017-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Abortion Rights Campaign Clare are holding an Open Meeting in the Rowan Tree Cafe Bar in Ennis at 7pm on Tuesday 14 November.
All pro-choice people welcome!

Voices for Choice Weekly Rehearsal
2017-11-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-11-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Jack Nealon’s Bar, 165 Capel St, Dublin, Ireland
Voices for Choice, the flash choir reworking pop songs with pro-choice lyrics, hold choir rehearsals every Wednesday!
Chats and discussion on pro-choice topics from 7pm, rehearsal begins at 7.30(ish)
Open to everyone and every ability!
Location: upstairs in Jack Nealon’s pub, Capel Street, Dublin 1

Dublin Open Meeting
2017-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | The Outhouse, 105 Capel Street, Dublin , Leinster, Dublin 1, Ireland
Do you want to get involved in the Abortion Rights Campaign and the campaign to #repealthe8th after the March for Choice?
Come along to our Dublin Open Meeting and find out more about the campaign.
All welcome, no commitment necessary.

Table Quiz - Pro Choice Wexford
2017-11-22 20:00 - 22:00
Pro-Choice Wexford will run our inaugural fund-raising table quiz on 22nd November, kindly hosted by Sinnott’s Bar in Bishopswater. Tables of four will cost €20, i.e. €5 a head. Come on your own and we’ll sort a team for you, or come with pals and we’ll sort the chairs! Spot prizes on the night!
We will also be running a collection point for Wexford Women’s Refuge on the night. Please bring anything you can, at the moment they are especially looking for: Children’s pyjamas; sanitary products; household cleaning supplies, and all other donations gladly accepted (second-hand clothes etc.). The only items they cannot accept are toys and car-seats, and they don’t have room for prams, however we could take your number and contact you when they need one.
Please share widely and we’ll make this a successful night, building on our successful Open Meeting!!

Mayo Pro Choice Westport Info Stall
2017-11-25 13:00 - 14:00
The Octagon, Westport
Mayo Pro-Choice information stall, in the centre of lovely Westport. Come meet us, pick up some merch, get ya some info, and if you’re interested, find out how to get involved in the campaign!

Galway Pro-Choice New Members' Meet Up
2017-11-29 18:00 - 19:00
Location: Massimo Gastropub and Late Bar, 10 William St West, Galway, Ireland
Would you like to get involved with Galway Pro Choice and join like-minded people in the fight for free, safe and legal abortion and better reproductive rights in Ireland?
If you are interested in finding out about what GPC do and how you can get involved feel free to come along to a friendly open meeting for new members.
If you have recently attended a new members meeting this is a great way to meet-up with new members again. At this meeting we will be outlining up-coming projects and ways in which you can get involved.
You can give as little or as much time as you like to the campaign, every voice counts! GPC can’t wait to meet you and look forward to hearing how you would like to help and what skills you have! 🙂

Clare ARC Pro-Choice Strategy Meeting in Ennis
2017-11-29 18:00 - 21:00
Location: Rowan Tree Cafe Bar, Ennis
Organiser: Abortion Rights Campaign Clare
This Strategy Meeting will be an opportunity to share ideas and make plans for the coming months, in the run-up to the Referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment next year. Note the earlier-than-usual start time of 6pm, Wednesday 29th November. All pro-choice people welcome. No commitment necessary 🙂

Still Fighting for Choice Conference - Derry
2017-12-02 11:00 - 18:00
Hosted by Alliance for Choice Derry
Playhouse Theatre, Derry
Overview (written by Alliance for Choice Derry)
It’s 50 years since the Abortion Act was passed in Britain and 20 years since a group of people got together in Derry to set up Alliance for Choice. Now, it’s 2017 and we are still fighting for choice.
This conference aims to give activists old and new a chance to discuss what activity we should initiate over the next year – and a chance to hear from some great speakers, local and international. Many of the issues we will be discussing were not on the agenda 20 years ago – like abortion pills that people can take at home to cause an abortion themselves, and the rights of Trans women.
Much has moved on from 1997 – attitudes to abortion have improved greatly, with only about one in 9 people saying that abortion should never be available, while 3 out of 4 think that abortion should be legal for much the same reasons as it is in Britain.
Today, women in Northern Ireland can cause their own abortions using pills obtained over the internet and, since July 2017, abortions for women from here are available free on the NHS. Activists here now want a more up-to-date law than the 1967 Act….although we would be happy to accept it as a stop-gap measure….most importantly, we want to see abortion taken out of the criminal law and to be treated as the health care it is.

Conversations about Choice Workshop
2017-12-02 13:00 - 16:00 | The Teacher’s Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1, Dublin, Leinster, D1, Ireland
This workshop will present the context and background to the 8th amendment and abortion legislation in Ireland, provide space to consider some of the challenging questions and issues that arise when discussing abortion and also allow participants to reflect on their own beliefs and attitudes towards abortion.
Delivered by the Abortion Rights Campaign, this workshop is suitable for anyone who broadly considers themselves to be pro-choice. It is intended to provide a space for respectful discussion on issues that arise regarding abortion access.
This is a free workshop, but places are limited so please register in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/conversations-about-choice-tickets-39877662161

Kerry for Choice Dingle Info Stall
2017-12-02 14:00 - 15:00
Kerry for Choice will be hosting a street stall in Dingle on Saturday, December 2nd from 2-3pm.
We’ll have a petition, leaflets and badges. Come chat with us!

Choicemas Carols at Newmarket Christmas Fair
2017-12-03 16:00 - 17:00
Choicemas Tunes by Voices for Choice at the Newmarket Christmas Fair, Dublin 8!

Voices for Choice Weekly Rehearsal
2017-12-06 19:00 - 21:00
Voices for Choice, the flash choir reworking pop songs with pro-choice lyrics, hold choir rehearsals every Wednesday!
Chats and discussion on pro-choice topics from 7pm, rehearsal begins at 7.30(ish)
This week the focus is on Choicemas Carols!
Open to everyone and every ability!
Location: upstairs in Jack Nealon’s pub, Capel Street, Dublin 1

Wicklow for Choice AGM and planning meeting
2017-12-08 19:30 - 21:30
Wicklow for Choice are holding their first annual general meeting on the 8th December in the Charlesland Community Centre in Greystones at 7.30pm.
Come along, and if you are interested in being more involved, why not put yourself forward as a committee member?

Choicemas Carols at Dublin Flea Christmas Market
2017-12-09 12:00 - 14:00, 2017-12-10 12:00 - 14:00
Voices for Choice will be performing “Choicemas Carols” – your favourite carols with new pro-choice lyrics – at Dublin Flea Christmas Market, The Point Square, Dublin 1.
12pm – 2pm(ish).
Come by and join in!

Flea for Choice: Xmas Edition
2017-12-09 12:00 - 17:00 | The Workmans Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VX36, Ireland
Flea for Choice is a pop-up flea market in aid of the Abortion Rights Campaign. So far they have raised approx €1.5k, thanks to all their brilliant vendors and everybody else’s donations.
This time is right for the Christmas edition, taking place on Saturday 9th December in the Workman’s Club, Wellington Quay (enter through Bison Bar).
How it works:
∙ It costs €30 to rent a stall, the entriety of which goes to ARC. Any income vendors receive is for them to keep unless they wish to make a further donation.
∙ As well, the suggested entry donation is €1.
There are so many stellar vendors lined-up including The HunReal Issuesand the Abortion Rights Campaign. You can expect to find a variety of goods perfect for Christmas gifts, like handmaid jewellery, graphic tees, prints, zines, badges, tile art, totes, second-hand and vintage clothing, original pro-choice merch and lots and lots of surprises!
If you have any queries you can email fleaforchoice@gmail.com.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Info and Merch Stall - Flea for Choice
2017-12-09 12:00 - 17:00 | The Workmans Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VX36, Ireland
The Abortion Rights Campaign holds regular street stalls to raise awareness of the campaign and provide information on what we do.
At Flea for Choice Xmas Edition, we will have an info stall and will also be selling merchandise! (See our range of merch here)
Volunteers to help with the stall are always welcome! For more information email actions@abortionrights.ie

Info and Merch Stall - Bernard Shaw
2017-12-09 12:00 - 17:00 | The Bernard Shaw Flea Market, 11-12 South Richmond Street., Dublin
The Abortion Rights Campaign holds regular street stalls to raise awareness of the campaign and provide information on what we do.
At the Bernard Shaw Xmas Vintage + Flea Market we will have an info stall and will also be selling merchandise! (See our range of merch here)
Volunteers to help with the stall are always welcome! For more information email actions@abortionrights.ie

Choicemas Carols, O'Connell Street
2017-12-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Dublin GPO, O'Connell Street, Dublin, Ireland
Choicemas Carols!
On Sunday 10 December Voices for Choice and ARC will gather at the GPO on O’Connell Street to sing “Choicemas Carols” – your favourite carols with new pro-choice lyrics!
ARC have been holding Carols for Choice for the last 4 years and it was from last year’s Carols that Voices for Choice was born!
Everyone is welcome to join in the singing and we strongly encourage the wearing of festive hats, scarves and woollies!
We look forward to seeing you there. You don’t have to be able to sing! Lyrics will be provided.

Dublin Daytime Open Meeting
2017-12-11 11:00 - 13:00 | The Outhouse, 105 Capel Street, Dublin , Leinster, Dublin 1, Ireland
***DAYTIME OPEN MEETING***
We know not everyone who wants to get involved the campiagn for free, safe and legal abortion is available in the evening. We want to involve as many people as possible.
This meeting will show you the structure of ARC, how we do our work and where we need help.
Do you want to get involved in the Abortion Rights Campaign and the campaign to #repealthe8th after the March for Choice?
Come along to our Dublin Open Meeting and find out more about the campaign.
All welcome, no commitment necessary.

London-Irish ARC: How to Talk about Repeal
2017-12-11 18:30 - 21:00
Venue: Gibson Dunn
Telephone House, 2-4 Temple Avenue, London EC4Y 0HB
Date: Mon December 11th
Time:
Session 1: 6.30-7.30
Session 2: 7.45-8.45
Ho ho ho(w) to talk to your family about Repeal this Christmas!
Christmas gatherings guarantee plenty of ‘heated debates’, whether it’s around the dinner table or at the pub. A referendum to repeal the Eighth is FINALLY coming, and now is the time to get talking to your friends and family to secure their support.
This workshop will help you to figure out how to raise the topic, navigate tricky questions, and give you a chance to ask questions you’re unsure of.
London-Irish Abortion Rights Campaign are hosting two short workshops in Central London on the evening of Monday December 11th in groups of 20.
The workshops will be delivered by Mairead Enright, a law lecturer who has been active in the campaign to repeal the Eighth amendment and has recently published a book on repeal. The workshops will aim to prepare you with the information and confidence to discuss repeal openly and confidently and help to win some votes over Christmas.
Mairead is an expert at navigating those tricky questions and with her background in teaching, is an ideal person to deliver these workshops.
These workshops are open to everyone. There is no charge for attending; there will be a donations bowl for Abortion Support Network.

Choicemas Carols at Stephen's Green
2017-12-13 19:00 - 20:00 | St Stephen’s Green, St Stephen's Green, Dublin , D2, Ireland
On Wednesday 13, December Voices for Choice and ARC will gather at the Grafton St gate of St Stephen’s Green to sing “Choicemas Carols” – your favourite carols with new pro-choice lyrics!
ARC have been holding Carols for Choice for the last 4 years and it was from last year’s Carols that Voices for Choice was born!
Everyone is welcome to join in the singing and we strongly encourage the wearing of festive hats, scarves and woollies!
We will also be shaking buckets for donations – please give if you can!
We look forward to seeing you there. You don’t have to be able to sing! Lyrics will be provided.

Choicemas Card Writing - Rebels 4 Choice
2017-12-14 19:00 - 23:00
Venue: Costigan’s, Washington Street, Cork City
All we want for Christmas is to Repeal the 8th!
On December 14th, Rebels 4 Choice will be sending Xmas cards to local Cork TDs to to remind them that we’re making a list and checking it twice, and anti-choice TDs will be going on our naughty list ahead of the next election 😉
The event is fun, free, and festive, and we’ll be screening Grandma to round out the night. Feel free to dress festively, and to bring some mince pies or other nibbles. Hope to see you there!
Image Credit: Mosman Library

Yoga for Choice
2017-12-16 11:00 - 12:00
11.00-12.00 | Saturday 16th December
Dublin Holistic Centre | 28 South William St | Dublin 2
Our bodies, our lives, our right to decide!
Come enjoy an hour of opening and strengthening your body, all in the knowledge that your donation is going directly towards repealing the 8th amendment.
Suggested donation €10/€15 – pay whatever you can afford, no donation too small.
All proceeds go directly to the Abortion Rights Campaign – a grassroots activist organisation working to achieve full access to abortion in Ireland for anyone who needs it.
My body, my yoga, my choice, my voice, my revolution!

Open level – all bodies welcome.
Taught by Miriam Needham (www.lightyourownlamp.com) – any questions text 0861651992 or email miriam@lightyourownlamp.com

Pro-Choice Wexford Coffee Morning
2017-12-16 11:00 - 13:00
**TBC**
Pro-Choice Coffee Morning in Enniscorthy, on 16 December, location TBC

Abortion Information Stall, Ennis
2017-12-16 13:00 - 16:00
Abortion Rights Campaign Clare will hold a street stall at the O’Connell Monument in Ennis on Saturday 16th December, from 1pm-4pm, with information about the 8th Amendment and other issues around abortion. Our stall will be packed with leaflets, badges and friendly faces.
If you would like to volunteer at our stall, please PM the Facebook page for more details. We will have a one-hour training session beforehand, to boost stall confidence.
Or join us afterwards at our Christmas Get-together for coffee and a chat about how you can get involved with the #RepealThe8th campaign locally.

Kerry for Choice Stall + Organisational Meeting
2017-12-16 14:00 - 16:30
Kerry for Choice will be holding a street stall in Tralee on Saturday, December 16th. We’ll have a petition, leaflets and badges.
Join us afterwards for coffee and a chat about how you can get involved with the #RepealThe8th campaign locally.

Choicemas Party!
2017-12-16 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cobblestone, 77 King St North, Dublin, Dublin 7, Ireland
We will be having a fundraising Choicemas Party in The Cobblestone, Dublin, on the 16th December!
DJs
Raffles
Spot Prizes
Bodily autonomy!
Tickets on the door.
Suggested donation of €10 on the door with all proceeds going to ARC!
We’ll also be collecting small gifts suitable for children aged 3-10 living in Direct Provision and homeless services. If you have something to bring along on the night, we would really appreciate it!
