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No marketing math, no outdated rules.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.
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.
A 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.
GuidesGovernment fees, realistic timelines, and what an Irish passport actually unlocks. A straight breakdown of the Foreign Births Register process for Americans.
Share a few facts about your Irish ancestor. We'll read your line against the current law and reply within two business days — with the route that fits, or an honest no.