The Erin journal
No marketing math, no outdated rules. Clear answers about who qualifies after the Foreign Births Register, the grandparent rule, the great-grandparent timing rule, and the documents and dates that decide a case — so you can decide your next step with eyes open.
From your first message to your Irish passport: the steps of claiming Irish citizenship through the Foreign Births Register, who handles each part, what it costs, and how long it takes.
If a grandparent was born on the island of Ireland, you can almost certainly become an Irish citizen through the Foreign Births Register — even if your parent never registered. Here's how it works.
The rulesA great-grandparent can pass Irish citizenship down — but only if your parent was entered in the Foreign Births Register before you were born. Here's the continuity rule, and what to do if the line looks broken.
GuidesWhat actually drives the cost and the timeline of the Foreign Births Register process for Americans — and why we give you the exact figures for your own case.
Share a few facts about your Irish ancestor. We'll read your line against the current law and reply within 24 hours, with the route that fits, or an honest no.