If my father was granted dual citizenship with Ireland, can I get it too?

Question

None of my grandparents were born in Ireland, but my father was a US citizen and because he had at least one grandparent born in Ireland and did all the necessary paperwork he was granted dual citizenship in Ireland. Would I be able to get dual citizenship because he got it even though my grandparents weren't born in Ireland? Also he is deceased now so if this is possible, will that cause any problems?

Answer 1

If your father claimed citizenship of Ireland BEFORE YOUR BIRTH then you are automatically an Irish citizen. Irish citizenship passes through three generations (from grandparents, through to parents, through to children).

"Since 1 July 1986, a person registered in the Foreign Births Entry Book after 1986 is deemed to be an Irish citizen only from the date of his/her entry in the Register and not from the date of birth. This means that children born to that person before his/her date of entry in the Register are not entitled to citizenship."

"If you are an Irish citizen, you may also hold dual citizenship, i.e. citizenship of another country. You should be aware that certain countries do not recognise dual citizenship. If you wish to apply for dual citizenship, you should check with the authorities of the other country to ensure that your rights are protected. For example, the law in some countries provides for the automatic termination of its citizenship/nationality if you acquire another citizenship/nationality. You should also be aware that acquiring Irish citizenship does not automatically void the obligations of another citizenship/nationality (e.g. the requirement to complete military service)."

"If you'r Irish, come into the parlour, their's a welcome there for you" - Song-http://www.kinglaoghaire.com/site/lyrics/song_197.html

See the site below for full details on Irish citizenship through birth or descent

Answer 2

You should be able to if one of your parents hold/held a dual citizenship. My fiancee holds a dual citizenship because his parents are dual citizens.

His is not in Ireland, so their laws may be different.

Answer 3

I doubt it VERY VERY much.. dual citizenship is on an individual by individual basis and YOU would have absolutely NO basis for such a dual citizenship