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The Good Friday Agreement referendum
On 22 May 1998, a referendum was held in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland asking voters if they supported the Good Friday Agreement.
On 22 May 1998, a referendum was held in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland asking voters if they supported the Good Friday Agreement.
In both, the majority of the electorate voted in favour of adopting the peace deal.
Rachel Naylor speaks to Jane Morrice, from the Yes campaign, and Lee Reynolds, from the No campaign.
(Photo: A poster in Belfast ahead of the referendum. Credit: Gerry Penny via Getty Images)
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