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Information on citizenship through descent (foreign birth registration), naturalisation, and reclaiming or renouncing your Irish citizenship.
If you were born outside Ireland, find out how to register as a citizen.
Information on how to become an Irish citizen by naturalisation
If you previously renounced your citizenship, find out how to reclaim it.
Details of how to renounce citizenship