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What is the law on abortion in Northern Ireland?

A majority vote in favor of legalizing abortion in Ireland is likely to put pressure on neighboring Northern Ireland, where those found to have carried out an illegal procedure can be imprisoned for life.

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13-year-old boy charged with horrific murder of 14-year-old Anastasia Kriegel

Ireland reeling in shock as 13-year-old boy appears charged with the murder of Anastasia Kriegel.

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How will Ireland’s abortion laws change after the referendum?

What exactly does this "watershed moment" mean?

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Roe V Wade opinion originally sparked the abortion debate in Ireland

After Roe V Wade, a movement started in Ireland to ensure such an event could not happen at the hands of the Irish Supreme Court and fears of a similar judicial coup were spread far and wide.

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What towns to visit along the Wild Atlantic Way

The world’s longest coastal route along the west coast of Ireland literally spoils visitors for choice! Here’s just some of the charming beauty towns from County Donegal to Cork.

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Rose McGowan says Harvey Weinstein arrest "gives hope to all victims"

The Italian-born actress with Irish roots has said she looks forward to attending Weinstein’s trial if she is allowed.

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Why the “Yes’ vote won so decisively in Ireland's abortion referendum

Exit polls show a massive win for the Yes vote in Ireland's abortion referendum. How did this happen? Eight reasons why Ireland was ready and able to change its abortion legislation.

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The most famous people in the world with Irish roots

So many famous faces have Irish heritage and here are some that may surprise you.

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Ernie O’Malley - remembering the renaissance man of the Irish revolution on his 121st birthday

Remembering Ernie O’Malley on his 121st birthday—A man of action, letters, notebooks, papers and great quotes, with a keen interest in the arts and the humanity of man.

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Memorial Day Irish recipes for the first big weekend of the summer

Check out these easy and relatively healthy Memorial Day Irish recipes that you can whip up on the grill this weekend.

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"EVERYTHING has changed" - Irish people react to historic landslide voting in favor of Repeal the Eighth

Stand in awe of all Mná na hÉireann, in the words of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar - they've just made history.

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Was JFK more British than he was Irish? An Irish ambassador thought so

America’s most famous Irish son loved all things English, but isn’t it his Irish roots that matter?

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BREAKING: Exit polls in Ireland's abortion referendum predict landslide win

Exit polls are calling a landslide victory in Ireland's abortion referendum

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Russell Crowe calls for Yes Vote on "Day of Destiny"

Australian actor Russell Crowe, a frequent visitor to Ireland, has called for a yes vote in today’s abortion referendum.

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IrishCentral readers vote 59% in favor of repealing the eighth amendment

Close to two-thirds vote in favor of making Ireland’s abortion laws more liberal and believe that the constitutional ban on abortion in Ireland should be repealed.

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Irish woman in labor leaves hospital to vote in today’s referendum

A pregnant woman left the hospital this morning midway through labor to make sure she cast her vote to repeal the eighth amendment.

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Ireland votes on abortion rights as nation holds its breath

Prediction on Ireland’s 8th Amendment it’ll be a narrow(ish) win for Yes but what’s certain is that politics has been altered.

Irish Voice

Fresh start for Trump and focus on Ireland needed from Mike Pompeo

We hope Donald Trump's New Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will re-focus the White House's attention on Ireland, Belfast and Stormont's government.

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Irish girl inconsolable when she finds out she wasn’t invited to the Royal wedding

Poor Lola Brown thought that she was about to head away to London for Meghan Markle’s wedding and was devastated when her Mom told her otherwise.

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US companies to spotlight Belfast success at Big Apple summit

Leading companies from across the US who have extensive operations in Ireland will gather in at the New York-New Belfast conference, in NYC, on 7-8 June to explore transatlantic co-operation.

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