Tag Archives: #repealedthe8th

Members of Leitrim ARC pictured in front of a Vote Yes mobile billboard

Change by Candlelight

Bernie Linnane – Leitrim ARC On a chilly November afternoon, in 2012, I stood among a small crowd in Sligo. We had gathered to protest, to express our anger, our…

Therese Lynn Sarah Hourigan pictured on grafton street with Vote Yes placards

I’ll never forget it.

Therese Lynn Thinking about May 25th 2018 I am flooded with memories. I realised my repeal story was so many things.  It was exhilarating to join arms with like-minded people,…

To my fellow canvassers…

Helen Stonehouse, ARC P&A member and T4Y volunteer My repeal memories feel like they take up so much time and no time at all. I’m going to tell you a…

‘The exit polls say it’s over. We did it.’

Caroline Barry My choice in 2001 was simple and off to England I went. I was too young, too naive and too immature to take on the responsibility of what…

Kerry for Choice group photo

Kerry says Yes!

Paula Dennan is a founding member and former convener of Kerry for Choice. I am standing in the count centre in Killarney. All of the boxes have been tallied, so…