Irish comedians abroad ask people to vote yes on their behalf in abortion referendum

Sharon Horgan and Aisling Bea have enlisted the help of fellow Irish comedians living abroad to ask people living in Ireland to "be our yes" in the abortion referendum.

On 25 May, voters in Ireland will decide whether the 8th amendment of the country's constitution will be repealed. This clause currently makes abortion illegal in almost all circumstances, which results in many women resorting to travelling overseas to seek access to abortion services. 

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Since the 8th Amendment went into effect in 1983, an estimated 150,000 women in Ireland have travelled abroad to have abortions.  Read more...

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