Subject: Re: Louth Concert for Vice President Biden
From: <[email-masked]>
To: "Mark OMalley" <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 19 May 2016 19:30:10 -0400

Well- definitely Irish- said in 10,000 words what could be said in 10

RHB
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> On May 19, 2016, at 9:23 AM, Mark OMalley <[email-masked]> wrote:
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>> From: Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland <[email-masked]>
>> Date: May 19, 2016 at 5:00:27 AM EDT
>> To: [email-masked]
>> Cc: Patricia Treacy <[email-masked]>, Mark O'Malley <[email-masked]>
>> Subject: Louth Concert for Vice President Biden
>> ATTENTION: An Taoiseach Enda Kenny,
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>> 19th May 2016 
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>> Dear Enda,
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>> It was great to meet you in Washington for the St. Patrick’s celebrations at Vice President Joe Biden’s residence where my sister Patricia performed on violin; and later at the White House where members the CBOI performed and were very honoured to meet yourself, Vice President Joe Biden and President Barak Obama. 
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>> Vice President Biden was thrilled that musicians from his native Co. Louth provided the entertainment on that day and you may remember he even phoned our 83 year-old mother to tell her that Patricia gave a stunning performance and that she should be very proud. We received a lovely letter from Vice President Biden afterwards (copy attached along with CBOI backgrounder and photo from breakfast at the Observatory). During the conversation, VP Biden mentioned that he was hoping to come to Ireland in the Summer, and especially wanted to visit Louth where his great-grandfather James Finnegan was from. I promised that the CBOI – the full orchestra - would give a special performance for him while he is here.
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>> I am sure you intend to include some significant cultural events in Vice President Biden’s itinerary and I think it would be appropriate and important to have a special showcase performance in his native county by the internationally acclaimed Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland.
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>> Ø  CBOI is based in Co. Louth
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>> Ø  CBOI was chosen by Irish Government to open Ireland 2016 State Commemorations – Remembering the 1916 Easter Rising - with a showcase performance in Dublin on 1 January.
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>> Ø  CBOI is an inspirational musical reflection of Ireland’s journey towards Peace since the cessation of violence in 1995.
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>> Ø  CBOI respects and celebrates all cultures and traditions on the island of Ireland
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>> Ø  CBOI is an international flagship peace initiative and continues to promote peace and reconciliation throughout the island of Ireland.
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>> Ø  CBOI is the orchestra of 1st choice for National celebrations and Commemorations
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>> Ø  CBOI places children and young people at the centre of our focus.
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>> Ø  CBOI’s Peace Proms program involves the active participation of 20,000 children from Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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>> Ø  CBOI’s Peace Proms program is recognized as Ireland most valuable Arts Education initiative.
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>> Ø  CBOI’s core message of universal peace remains central to our music and our mission.
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>> We would be delighted and honoured to stage a special performance for Vice President Joe Biden in June. We would make sure it is a wonderful celebration to welcome him home and we know he would be most appreciative of such an event. Please let us know if the opportunity should arise.
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>> Yours truly,
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>> Sharon Treacy-Dunne BA BMus HDip Ed
>> CEO Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland
>> 086 828 3268
>> www.cboi.ie
>> www.peaceproms.com
>> www.thesoloist.ie
> <Letter from US Vice President Joe Biden copy2.jpeg>
> <CBOI Background 2016.doc>
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