Derry Girl Star Backs Campaign To Decriminalise Abortion In Northern Ireland Ciara Walsh Entertainment, News Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan who plays Clare Devlin in the award-winning Derry Girls has said she supports the campaign to decriminalise abortion in the North of Ireland. The actress appeared alongside fellow Derry Girls co-star Jamie-Lee O’Donnell in a photo supporting BPAS’ (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) push to decriminalise abortion. Nicola said it was a very proud moment when we repealed the 8th in the Republic but now it’s time we support our sisters of the north border. https://twitter.com/nicolacoughlan/status/1094621582855680001 Women from the jurisdiction currently have access to abortion services in the Republic but they must pay €450. Health Minister Simon Harris has said that he hopes the North will liberalise its strict abortion laws Comments comments