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Can I get an Irish passport?

(35 Posts)
Jalima Fri 24-Jun-16 10:11:53

French Huguenot refugees on both sides
Too far back to be useful

I would require dual nationality though (hedge my bets)

daphnedill Fri 24-Jun-16 09:44:55

I don't know, Jalima. I spent years on my family history and couldn't find anybody who was even vaguely non-English and I got back to the sixteenth century on almost my lines.

suzied Fri 24-Jun-16 09:43:52

I think there will be a deluge of new Irish citizens!

aggie Fri 24-Jun-16 09:43:22

Looks like I will be trying for a Scottish passport hmm

M0nica Fri 24-Jun-16 09:41:35

I have an Irish grandfather and I have decided to apply for Irish citizenship. I have all the necessary birth and marriage certificates but if you do not have these you can get copies from the relevant country registrars.

Jalima Fri 24-Jun-16 09:36:46

How far back can we go?
(French Huguenot?)

daphnedill Fri 24-Jun-16 08:47:29

Unfortunately, I only have English ancestors.

Can I renounce my nationality and become stateless? Maybe somebody will adopt me. confused

aggie Fri 24-Jun-16 08:46:39

I thought my Grandfather was born in Ireland , but he was a Glaswegian !

aggie Fri 24-Jun-16 08:45:27

yes you can , you have to have birth certs marriage certs etc

suzied Fri 24-Jun-16 08:37:46

In view of Brexit, can I get an Irish passport if I have Irish grandparents ( long dead)? Anyone know?