Joe Biden's victory was celebrated in Co Louth with a small socially distanced gathering.
His great great grand parents emigrated from Whitestown, Cooley in the 184Os. He met with some of his relatives during an official visit as Vice-President in 2016 and again during a personal visit the following year.
His most famous Irish cousins are the international rugby stars Rob and Dave Kearney, although they weren't at Sunday's event.
The local pipe band played a specially composed tune 'Our Local Joe' to mark the occasion.