WERE YOU BORN IN THE U.S. AND HAVE CLOSE IRISH ANCESTRY? READ THIS!!!

If You Were Born in the United States and Have Close Irish Ancestry, Here’s How YOU Can Become an Irish Citizen … some actions you can take NOW! By Tom Richards I should start by explaining that I was born in Chicago and am therefore an American Citizen. Up until I met an Irish woman when on vacation in the UK and County Louth, Ireland, I had no plans to become a citizen of Ireland. When I married that wonderful woman who was born in County Meath, I soon learned that I was legally entitled to that incredible opportunity. The process back in 1982 was simple. Having moved to Navan, County Meath permanently, I was ordered to report to the local Irish Police Station (the Garda Siochana) once a month to sign a document stating that I was still married to her, continued to live in the area with her and our children, and was gainfully employed. I received my Irish Citizenship in 1997 – a process that has allowed me to live there for over 43 years. Since then, I conti...