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Music played at the ceremony was composed by an honorary Limerick man.
Patrick Cassidy, although not a Limerick native, lived here for years, graduated from University of Limerick and his mother, sister and brother are all based in Limeirck.
His piece entitled Proclamation was performed by violinist Patricia Treacy from County Louth.
On having his composition performed at the inauguration, Patrick said it was a huge honour. ‘I was delighted when Patricia let me know that she would be playing ‘Proclamation’ at this historic event. She previously performed this piece during the 1916 Centenary Commemorations when President Michael D. Higgins laid a wreath to honour those who fought and died in the Rising at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin.’
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Louth violinist performing at Joe Biden s inauguration today
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Violinist Patricia Treacy, from Blackrock, Co Louth will perform at the inauguration of President Joe Biden today.
Patricia chose to play ‘Proclamation’ from leading Irish composer, Patrick Cassidy.
Patrick originally composed for the 1916 Centenary but today it will sound against the famous backdrop of the US Capitol in Washington as Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.
Leading Irish composer, Patrick Cassidy, a former attendee at the University of Limerick, will have his song, Proclamation played at the inauguration of Joe Biden in Washington DC today.
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Joe Biden arrived in Washington DC last night, as he prepares to be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.
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Today at 5pm Irish time, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th President of America. It marks the end of the most tumultuous four years in American politics. Donald Trump will not attend the inauguration and faces impeachment proceedings for a second time – this time he is charged with “willful incitement of insurrection”, […]