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Referendum

In pictures: Twitter's reaction to #EURef

How the Twittersphere reacted to Ireland’s decision to vote Yes in the Fiscal Compact referendum…
2.39pm, 2 Jun 2012
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AS THE RESULTS from early tallies rolled in and it was clear that Ireland had voted Yes to the Fiscal Compact treaty there was plenty of reaction on Twitter.

From politicians, journalists and ordinary punters there was plenty to be said both humourous and not so humourous. Here’s a quick round up:

In pictures: Twitter's reaction to #EURef
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Read: ‘A sigh of relief’: International reaction to Ireland’s Yes vote

Read: All of TheJournal.ie’s referendum coverage

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