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Ailbhe Smyth
@ailbhes
I’ve left X. Find me on Instagram @ailbhedub and occasionally on Linked In and Facebook. Slán go foill.
Dublin
Joined February 2009
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    Delighted and deeply honoured to receive the Legion d’Honneur last night
    Congratulations to @ailbhes, Irish feminist and LGBT+ activist, on receiving the Légion d’honneur from Ambassador @CelinePlace. The award recognises her commitment to human rights and social justice.   Her dedication continues to inspire and pave the way for a more equal future.
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    35 years ago I voted against the 8th Amendment. Today, at long long last I voted to repeal it. I am so proud. #Together2Vote
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    My heart is full to the brim and overflowing with pride and relief, for women, for men, for Ireland. We have done ourselves proud. Thank you, thank you. #Together4Yes
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    In memoriam Savita Halappanavar, died tragically 28th October 2012. NEVER AGAIN
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    Floods of terrific people coming #HometoVote give me hope and make me cry - just so moving. Go raibh mile maith agaibh. #Together2Vote
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    Have been waiting for this just about all my adult life #repealthe8th
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    Huge crowds lining both sides of O’Connell St this eve for a very moving candlelight vigil, chanting #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow @ipsc48 #GazaGenocide #Gaza #Peace
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    Just so proud of us all today - muintir na hEireann, mo ceol sibh. #Together4Yes #WeDidIt
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    Am smiling away here! Isn’t it lovely? #repealthe8th #Together4Yes
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    So very proud of everyone who fought long & hard for #Repealedthe8th & for #Legisl8 Of women & couples for bravely speaking out, of our Oireachtas - thank you - and not least hugely proud of the people of Ireland. A good day.
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    Thank you Sarah McInerney for several months of absolutely compelling listening ⁦@TodayRadioRTE⁩ Hope you’ll be reincarnating in another prime slot this autumn
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    Thrilled and more than a little overcome. This is for all who fought over decades - thank you - and for those fighting for our basic freedom globally #ProChoice . time.com/collection/100…
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    A woman introduced on #primetime as a feminist who then proceeds to dismiss and denigrate transwomen - that’s definitely NOT my kind of feminism, ever.
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    Saluting the remarkable persistence and meticulous research of Catherine Corless - the foundation of today’s decision.
    "It's everything we had been campaigning for" - Catherine Corless reacts as the site of the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam is to be excavated
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