Inauguration
# inauguration - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added ways to get sacked
The things we learned, loved and shared today…
In Pictures: Pope Francis’ inauguration
In his address to the nearly 200,000 pilgrims the newly elected pope promised to embrace the “poorest, the weakest” of humanity.
LIVE: Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural Mass at the Vatican
Watch live proceedings from St Peter’s Square as Pope Francis formally commences his pontificate.
World leaders flock to Rome for Pope Francis’ inauguration
City authorities are preparing for an influx of up to a million people to the city for the inaugural mass this morning.
# inauguration - Monday 18 February, 2013
Chavez uses Twitter to announce his surprise return to Venezuela
Hugo Chavez has spent more than two months in Cuba for cancer surgery and treatment.
# inauguration - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
# inauguration - Friday 25 January, 2013
Lady Gaga making a jazz album with Tony Bennett
Lady Gaga. Jazz. Tony Bennett. All together in the one room.
# inauguration - Thursday 24 January, 2013
S’alright Beyonce, here’s 6 other people who were caught miming
I don’t think you can handle this.
# inauguration - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
Some things to make you feel better about the Beyonce betrayal
Some dodgy outfits, Beyonce taking a spill, and a Kelly Clarkson burn…
# inauguration - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
10 best memes from the 2013 Obama inauguration
Sasha and Malia, Bill Clinton, BEYONCÉ. The moments from the inauguration that went global.
Bill Clinton photobombs Kelly Clarkson
Bill, you kidder.
# inauguration - Monday 21 January, 2013
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Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
In full: The inaugural poem ‘One Today’
The poem was written and performed by 44-year-old Richard Blanco.
The 5 at 5: Monday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
Inauguration gig organisers deny kicking rapper offstage for anti-Obama rant
Lupe Fiasco was asked to leave the stage after a 30 minute anti-war performance.
10 ways we know Sasha Obama really runs the White House
They can’t fool us.
In full: Micheál Martin’s letter to outgoing US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
The Fianna Fáil leader has written to the departing Clinton expressing his desire for her to return to public office as she is tipped for a presidential run in 2016.
Pics, video: Washington gets ready for Obama inauguration
The US president was officially sworn-in for a second term yesterday but a public event will take place in Washington today.
Column: For Obama, this inauguration will be very different than the first
In January 2009, nearly two million people flocked to see the first African-American be sworn in as president – but, four years on, some promises have yet to be fulfilled. This term will present even more challenges, writes Larry Donnelly.
# inauguration - Sunday 20 January, 2013
Barack Obama formally begins second term as US President
The second term always begins on January 20 – even though the ceremonial inauguration won’t take place until tomorrow.
Biden officially sworn in for second term as US vice-president
The vice-president took the oath with his hand on a family bible, in a small ceremony at the Naval Observatory.
Column: Who were the greatest and worst US presidents – and why?
On the eve of Obama’s second inauguration, Felix M Larkin looks at what it takes to be considered a great president – and why it matters.
# inauguration - Friday 11 January, 2013
Katy Perry, Usher and cast of Glee to sing Obama into a second term
Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys and Kally Clarkson are also lined up for the inauguration celebrations.
# inauguration - Tuesday 15 May, 2012
In pictures: How to… become French president in 7 steps
Francois Hollande was sworn in as the seventh president of France’s Fifth Republic today. Here’s how it all unfolded…
# inauguration - Monday 7 May, 2012
In photos: Putin inaugurated for third time amid Moscow protests
Vladimir Putin begins new presidential term by formally nominating his predecessor as prime minister – the post Putin just vacated.
# inauguration - Thursday 9 February, 2012
London calling: Michael D plans first official trip as Irish President
During the visit, the Higgins’ will take a tour of the Olympic Park and see a production of Juno and the Paycock.
# inauguration - Friday 11 November, 2011
In pictures: Presenting… President Michael D Higgins
The ninth President of Ireland in his finest ceremonial hour…
In full: Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s speech at Presidential inauguration
The full text of the address given by Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the inauguration of Michael D Higgins as the ninth President of Ireland today.
In full: The inaugural address of President Michael D Higgins
The full text of the address given by Michael D Higgins, the ninth President of Ireland, at Dublin Castle this afternoon.
The Presidential inauguration: as it happened
Join us as we liveblog the inauguration ceremony for Michael D Higgins, the soon-to-be ninth president of Ireland
Presidential poems: will Michael D quote himself during inauguration speech?
Or will he follow in the footsteps of his American counterparts and invite another poet to the stage?
GALLERY: Inauguration of Ireland’s first poet-President… in 1938
Michael D isn’t the only poet to grace the Áras – Ireland’s very first President Douglas Hyde was a poet and defender of Irish cultural heritage. Here’s how his big day went in June 1938.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things to know this morning…
Gun salutes, honour guards and fly pasts: today’s inauguration ceremony has it all
Plus, a “colour party”, finger food and that new inauguration chair – we have all the details of today’s inauguration ceremony here.
# inauguration - Thursday 10 November, 2011
Two former taoisigh will not attend Higgins inauguration
Former taoisigh Bertie Ahern and Albert Reynolds will not be present at the inauguration of Michael D Higgins at Dublin Castle tomorrow.
# inauguration - Sunday 30 October, 2011
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Nine things to know this morning including… government criticised for handling of referendum, the President-elect prepares to go home and do you know what time it is?
# inauguration - Saturday 21 May, 2011
Democratically elected president of Ivory Coast finally inaugurated
Alassane Ouattara was elected in November, but outgoing president Laurent Gbagbo refused to concede power. Six months of bloody fighting ensued, leaving hundreds dead.






















































