Five years on, the raucous Repeal celebrations at Dublin Castle remain a low point for Ireland

Five years ago, on this day, the celebrations were in full swing at Dublin Castle, after Ireland voted overwhelmingly across 11 constituencies to say ‘yes’ to abortion, removing in its entirety our country’s constitutional ban on abortion. 

Looking back at the glee and delight etched on the faces of those gathered on that day, I do wonder, five years on, are yes voters still proud? Scenes of tearful elation as crowds rammed the courtyard of Dublin Castle gave way to headlines which breathlessly dubbed May 26th “liberation day”: