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23 Aug 16

Twitter reacts as Sydney Rose calls to Repeal the Eighth

Following an unusually political Rose of Tralee broadcast last night, social media has been out in force to commend a call for women's rights

The Rose of Tralee isn't known for being the most political of gatherings, but the past twelve hours has seen a monstrous reaction to the Sydney Rose calling for the 8th Amendment to be repealed.
The show had earlier seen a Fathers For Justice protester crashing the stage, but he was soon overshadowed by Brianna Parkins. The Sydney representative works as a journalist for ABCNews is a campaigner for women's rights in Australia – and used her time on stage to call to repeal the eighth.

From RTE+1 just now @parkinsbrea - hear the applause at the end #repealthe8th pic.twitter.com/0kEH90B0BT

— Suzy Byrne (@suzybie) August 22, 2016

Predictably, it prompted a flurry of tweets – though particularly eye-catching was the spat between Leo Sherlock and Graham Linehan.

Why doesn't the #SydneyRose mind her own business and get the first flight home. Don't wait til tomo, you haven't a chance! #RoseofTralee

— Leo Sherlock (@LeoSherlock) August 22, 2016

.@Glinner So does the dated, crap television you spewed out. You don't even want to live here yourself, Linehan #GoodRiddance to bad rubbish

— Leo Sherlock (@LeoSherlock) August 23, 2016

While Parkins herself was straight into suitable attire when thanking supporters later in the evening.

Thanks for the all the support #SydneyRose #RoseofTralee #repealthe8th pic.twitter.com/zqK0XPkJ34

— Brianna Parkins (@parkinsbrea) August 23, 2016

Indeed, the above criticism from Sherlock appeared to be one of the very few dissenting voices, as the reaction was otherwise overwhelmingly positive.

Today children, we will be making a tin foil crown for the #SydneyRose. Don't hold back on the gems. She's worth it.

— Ruthe Phoenix (@RuthePhoenix) August 23, 2016

I want to be friends with the #SydneyRose and go to protest marches with her and have her hold my hair back after too much wine. ❤️?❤️?❤️

— Theresa Newman (@TheresaNewIdea) August 22, 2016