Both of my great grandparents were born and lived in Ireland, and they sent my grandmother to England when she was young, and they basically fled Ireland because of poverty.
Question, can I claim Irish citizenship then? I also have a bachelors degree, so I could contribute to the economy. Thanks!
2007-09-30 12:42:56 · 5 answers · asked by alienzarecool 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
My grandmother was BORN in Ireland...has her birth certificate and everything.
2007-09-30 12:55:40 · update #1
If your grandmother was born in Ireland, you are entitled to Irish citizenship. See http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/moving-country/irish-citizenship/irish_citizenship_through_birth_or_descent
2007-10-01 09:01:47 · answer #1 · answered by murnip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are too far removed generation-wise to claim Irish citizenship. Find the Embassy of Ireland site and check with them for a more definitive answer. Good luck!
2007-09-30 12:47:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I have dual citizenship with the U.S. and Ireland due to blood lines with my grandparents. They allow parents and grandparents and it stops there. Check with the Irish embassy near you to verify or ask on line. If anything, their immigration laws are tightening up and citizenship is becoming more difficult just like in the U.S. Good luck.
2007-09-30 12:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grandparents is generally how far back you can go.
If you want to contribute to the economy, if you are an EU citizen of course you have the right to residence.
If you are non-EU you can always apply for a visa.
2007-10-04 04:55:44 · answer #4 · answered by Voice of Reason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just out of curiosity, why do you want Irish Citizenship?
2007-10-01 00:44:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋