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At the heart of change

We are in Dublin on a short break and will be back in the city today on what will hopefully be a momentous day.

There’s definitely a buzz around the place and reading all the #Hometovote posts has been amazing. 

We went to see Joe Lycett last night at Vicar Street. He wore a repeal jumper and nearly got a standing ovation.

My wife and I have bought a repeal jumper (nearly sold out after having ordered in repeat stock) and a yes campaign t shirt.


 We’ve seen the jumpers and yes campaign shirts and badges throughout the city. 

We will have to consider whether or not to wear them today as there are rules about campaign materials within 50 metres of a polling station and there are loads around including one just up the road from where we are staying but I’m looking forward to being able to wear it tomorrow to celebrate a revolution in women’s rights.

It will definitely be an interesting and inspiring day. 

Repeal the eighth.



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