The town of Granard, Co Longford has voted Yes to repeal the 8 Amendment to the Constitution and pave the way for abortion to be legalised in line with the rest of the country. Remembering Ann Lovett: Granard, Co Longford votes yes, but just aboutBut the vote was very tight in the north Longford town and even if the significance of the result may be lost on some, others, of a certain age, will note it and remember the name of the town instantly. For some, 1984 might seem like a lifetime ago – particularly many of the young people who came out in their droves to support a yes vote – but it isn’t really. When I voted yes in the referendum this weekend, I did so with a number of people in mind. The Granard vote was a close call though.

Source: Irish Independent May 26, 2018 16:41 UTC