DeirdreColin
Unregistered User
(2/9/04 10:25 pm)

Marriage in Ireland

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I am first generation American. Both my mom and dad are from Ireland. I recently became engaged and we tossed around the idea of getting married in Ireland. Would I have the same residency restrictions as someone who has no "connection" to the country? My dad is still a citizen there. If I were to contact the Irish consolate in NYC, I was told, I can get an Irish passport as well because I am first generation. Is that true? Please let me know. We would like to be married next year.
Thanks,
Deirdre

Michele Erdvig
ezOP
Posts: 2134
(2/10/04 12:04 am)

Re: Marriage in Ireland

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Hi Deirdre,

Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. There are strict residency requirements for everyone who wants to marry in Ireland. I would suggest looking at the following sites for all the hundreds of details and fine print:

www.groireland.ie/getting_married.htm
www.ireland-now.com/facts/marriage.html

For info about getting an Irish passport go to the official Irish Government web site: www.irlgov.ie/ Also try this one: www.irelandemb.org/fbr.html

Michele

Irene
Unregistered User
(2/16/04 4:59 pm)

Marriage in Ireland

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Not just a passport...this means that you can get dual citizenship...which means you can live and work there.

We found this out after my mother in law, who has dual citizenship because her grandparents were Irish, told us. Because she accepted this dual status before her kids were born, they too have the option of being Irish passport holders.

It's really very nice of countries to do this. I understand Italy is the same way.

DeirdreColin
Unregistered User
(2/28/04 9:52 pm)

marriage in Ireland

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Hi Michelle,
After much research and discussion we found that we would have had two big weddings instead of a destination wedding we'd hoped for. I guess we have too much family there to get married and not invite them all and then of course we "would have to have a party!" when we returned. It just ended up being more trouble than it was worth. Thank you for your info though. It really helped me get all the details I needed quickly and easily!
Thanks again!
Deirdre

Michele Erdvig
ezOP
Posts: 2203
(2/29/04 1:26 am)

Re: marriage in Ireland

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Hi Deirdre,

I'm so glad that I could point you in the right direction to find out the details about getting married in Ireland. You're right. You can't do it without inviting all the relatives and in your case it sounds like a large event. Wherever you decide to hold your wedding I hope it works out just fine. Congratulations! Perhaps you can honeymoon in Ireland?

Michele