Ireland on course to vote an overwhelming 'Yes' in abortion referendum - two exit pollsAccording to the first exit poll after polling stations closed, Ireland voted overwhelmingly in favour of changing the constitution so that abortion can be legalised. Gender:According to the Irish Times poll, women were strongly in favour of repeal, with 70pc in favour, and 30pc against. Meanwhile, 72.1pc of women voted 'Yes'. Urban/Rural:The Irish Times exit poll shows the rest of Leinster outside of Dublin voted 66pc to 34pc for 'Yes'. The highest 'Yes' vote was in Dublin where some 77pc voted to repeal, according to the Irish Times.

Source: Irish Independent May 25, 2018 21:08 UTC