# inauguration - Wednesday 20 January, 2021
# Irish Roots
# Irish Roots
The president’s heritage traces back to Ballina in Co Mayo and the Cooley Peninsula in Co Louth.
# New Beginning
# New Beginning
Joe Biden was sworn in at the inauguration in Washington DC this afternoon.
# Inauguration Day
# Inauguration Day
“We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again,” US President Joe Biden said this afternoon.
# Your Say
# Your Say
Donald Trump may not be watching, but will you?
# Biden Time
# Biden Time
Joe Biden will be officially sworn-in as the 46th president of the United States today.
# inauguration - Tuesday 19 January, 2021
# Season Finale
# Season Finale
If Trump pardoned himself, that would likely harden anger among previously supportive Republicans in the Senate, which will soon start an impeachment trial.
# inauguration - Monday 18 January, 2021
# Security Checks
# Security Checks
About 25,000 members of the National Guard are streaming into Washington from across the country.
# inauguration - Sunday 17 January, 2021
# Insurrection
# Insurrection
Larry Donnelly reflects on the final days of President Donald Trump’s term.
# inauguration - Tuesday 12 January, 2021
# Inauguration
# Inauguration
The inauguration will be held in the same spot at the US Capitol where the pro-Trump mob descended last Wednesday.
# inauguration - Monday 11 January, 2021
# I Do Solemnly Swear
# I Do Solemnly Swear
Biden will take the oath of office next week, but not much else will be the same.
# inauguration - Friday 25 December, 2020
# Joe Biden
# Joe Biden
Darach Ó Séaghdha looks to the past and wonders what kind of poetic tones we can expect at the forthcoming Biden inauguration.
# inauguration - Wednesday 23 September, 2020
# Inauguration
# Inauguration
Huge protests have taken place over the re-election of Alexander Lukashenko, which the opposition says was rigged.
# inauguration - Monday 12 November, 2018
# D TWO
# D TWO
Dublin Castle provided a dramatic backdrop to the nighttime inauguration ceremony.
# inauguration - Sunday 11 November, 2018
# In Full
# In Full
Michael D Higgins touched on an extensive array of themes including tackling poverty and confronting hate.
# D TWO
# D TWO
He promised to be President for all – and noted he had a huge mandate to deliver his vision over the next seven years.
# Swearing In
# Swearing In
His first term as President officially ended at midnight.
# inauguration - Monday 14 May, 2018
# Protests
# Protests
The surge in fatalities led South Africa to recall its ambassador in Israel “with immediate effect until further notice”.
# inauguration - Saturday 20 January, 2018
# On The Rally
# On The Rally
The first march took place last year, the day after Trump’s inauguration.
# inauguration - Thursday 20 July, 2017
# Meetings
# Meetings
Three of the pivotal players in the Trump campaign will be questioned by senators next week.
# inauguration - Thursday 26 January, 2017
# I Am Important
From The Daily Edge
# I Am Important
And it’s excellent.
# inauguration - Monday 23 January, 2017
# A Spicy Exchange
# A Spicy Exchange
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters: “Our intention is never to lie to you.”
# inauguration - Saturday 21 January, 2017
# The Morning After
# The Morning After
Trump’s promise of “America first” dominated the world’s headlines.
# That's Democracy
# That's Democracy
McDonald said we shouldn’t second guess the vote of the American people.
# Heavy Hitters
# Heavy Hitters
Who went and how much did all the festivities cost?
# inauguration - Friday 20 January, 2017
# President Trump
From The Daily Edge
# President Trump
So many one-liners.
# People Power
# People Power
Trump has regularly bragged about bringing in ‘big numbers’.
# Just Do One
From The Daily Edge
# Just Do One
“Just shut it, yeah?”
# Momentous Day
# Momentous Day
Trump is set to be sworn in at 5pm Irish time today.
# Lord Of The Bants
From The Daily Edge
# Lord Of The Bants
Don’t hold back now! Say what you really feel!
# Trump Time
# Trump Time
Who’s providing the entertainment? What’s the weather forecast? Your questions, answered.
# inauguration - Thursday 19 January, 2017
# Inauguration
From The Daily Edge
# Inauguration
Who are these people? You’re about to find out.
# Lord Of The Donald
# Lord Of The Donald
Trump’s inaugural committee has struggled somewhat to secure A-list talent to perform at the ceremonies.
# inauguration - Wednesday 18 January, 2017
# Inauguration
From The Daily Edge
# Inauguration
“And now to ride Mrs O’Reilly”
# inauguration - Monday 16 January, 2017
# Penn Avenue Freezeout
# Penn Avenue Freezeout
The band were booked to play the gig after playing the 2009 and 2013 galas.
# inauguration - Saturday 14 January, 2017
# John Lewis
# John Lewis
Ahead of MLK Day in the US, Trump has claimed that Congressman John Lewis is ‘all talk’.
# inauguration - Tuesday 10 January, 2017
# Tissues And Issues
# Tissues And Issues
Meanwhile, Rebecca Ferguson has explained why she wanted to sing Strange Fruit at the inauguration.
# inauguration - Friday 23 December, 2016
# President-elect
# President-elect
Some dancers have said they don’t want to perform at the event next month.
# inauguration - Wednesday 21 December, 2016
# Inauguration
# Inauguration
“I have the outtakes to The Apprentice where he says every … offensive, racist thing ever,” Tom Arnold said.
