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No recent update regarding potential challenge on behalf of great grandchildren

02/19/2019

We've had many inquiries as to whether there is an update to our potential challenge of Ireland's citizenship laws on behalf of great grandchildren. As a reminder, under the current laws, only grandchildren of folks born in Ireland are eligible to apply for Irish citizenship (registration on the Foreign Births Registry). Those with parents born in Ireland, are eligible to bypass the citizenship application and apply for an Irish passport. Those with a great grandparent born in Ireland are not
The Use of Genealogists' Research In The Citizenship Application Process

07/16/2018

This blog is intended to explain how our company, or anyone else, may use a genealogist's research in beginning the Irish citizenship application process. We essentially hope to warn folks that hiring a genealogist to trace your Irish roots may be unnecessary to this process. Clients that come to us for help in beginning the Irish citizenship application process fall among a large spectrum in terms of the information they may have regarding their Irish heritage. On one end are the folks who
Over 500,000 Irish Passports Already Issued in 2017! Join them!

07/20/2017

It was just announced that over 500,000 Irish passports have been issued in 2017, with over five months still left in the year. The announcement came from Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, which processes applications for Irish citizenship and oversees the issuance of Irish passports for both first time applicants and renewals. Simon Coveney, the Minister of the Department, noted that this represents a 10% increase from this time in 2016. This number includes both renewed
Why Become an Irish Citizen?

07/03/2017

Why Become an Irish Citizen? The question has come up more than once. “I am eligible for apply for Irish citizenship, but it isn’t something I really need. Why should I become an Irish citizen?” There are many reasons to become an Irish citizen! One of my first answers is simply…. Because you can! Irish citizenship is limited to those whose parents or grandparents were born in Ireland, as well as those who have a parent that obtained his/her citizenship prior to the child’s birth. There
Variations in Irish Surnames and Why They Are Important to Know

06/28/2017

If you are a Doherty, a Walsh or a Moloney, you know you have an Irish surname. And you likely know which grandparent passed the surname down to you. But did you ever take a look at that grandparent’s Irish birth or baptismal record? Or have you ever tried to search for their census or other records in Ireland? If so, you may run into some trouble if you aren’t aware of the fact that Irish surnames were often changed when our ancestors came to America. For example, your grandfather John
Dealing With Discrepancies in Vital Records

03/30/2017

Applying for Irish citizenship (registration on the Foreign Births Registry) requires that applicants submit certified copies of the birth, marriage and death records relating to their Irish-born grandparent, their parent in the Irish lineage and the records related to themselves as well. After obtaining proper certified copies of each of these records, one of the most important tasks to complete prior to submitting an application package is to ensure there are no discrepancies among the

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Keeping our clients and visitors up to date on topics relating to Irish dual citizenship and related topics

No recent update regarding potential challenge on behalf of great grandchildren

The Use of Genealogists' Research In The Citizenship Application Process

Over 500,000 Irish Passports Already Issued in 2017! Join them!

Why Become an Irish Citizen?

Variations in Irish Surnames and Why They Are Important to Know

Dealing With Discrepancies in Vital Records

​Blog News

Keeping our clients and visitors up to date on topics relating to Irish dual citizenship and related topics

No recent update regarding potential challenge on behalf of great grandchildren

The Use of Genealogists' Research In The Citizenship Application Process

Over 500,000 Irish Passports Already Issued in 2017! Join them!

Why Become an Irish Citizen?

Variations in Irish Surnames and Why They Are Important to Know

Dealing With Discrepancies in Vital Records

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