Lisa, I went thru that process over 25 years ago in Chicago. I don't remember if I had to go to the Irish office in Chicago, but it worked and I got my citizenship and then a passport. I am sure that I made my initial arrangements by telephone. You should try that first. Incidentally, people have asked me what benefit I got from becoming an Irish citizen. I tell them that there are many advantages, such as it becoming easier and more reasonable to enter Irish universities, but by far the most important advantage is the impression it makes at cocktail parties. Bill Sullivan ________________________________ From: Lisa O <ohlisao@att.net> To: beara@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 3:14:34 PM Subject: Re: [BEARA] Birth Certificate - 1878 How DO you submit a request for an Irish passport/Foreign Birth Registration?  My husband is second generation and I would like to request one for him.  Does anyone know if once he has one the 2 generation 'rule' begins again?  Just wondering if his registration  would later entitle our grandchildren to one as well. I guess I'm putting the horse before the cart as I have yet to get an official birth certificate or baptism for his grandfather as well.  Did they issue birth certificates as of 1895?  John and Bridget were born and buried on Bere Island. I have checked and see the closest Irish Embassy to me is in Houston, TX. Do I physically have to go there?  I have done a bit of internet searching, but find nothing particular to USA residents, though I have emailed the London FBR office for assistance as well. Lisa O'Sullivan Texas -----Original Message----- From: beara-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:beara-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of John Slattery Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 3:53 PM To: beara@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BEARA] Birth Certificate - 1878 Kevin, I had no trouble four years ago submitting a Baptism certificate for my grandfather,(from Waterford City - 1850),as this was all that was available for that period; so hopefully, they would accept Church certification of the Baptism as a replacement for a missing Birth certificate. Geraldine Slattery, Australia. -----Original Message----- From: beara-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:beara-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Kevin MacKinnon Sent: Thursday, 18 December 2008 1:17 AM To: beara@rootsweb.com Subject: [BEARA] Birth Certificate - 1878 I have tried twice now to get a birth certificate for my g-grandmother Catharine O'Sullivan (born in Adrigole 1978) without success.  They told me that its likely that the birth was never registered.  If that is the case, is an Irish passport for my father out of the question??  I know (thru Riobard) that her baptismal records are available. Thanks ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

LOL, I'm sure my husband will take full advantage of that last~ Lisa O'Sullivan -----Original Message----- From: beara-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:beara-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of William Sullivan Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:49 PM To: beara@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BEARA] Birth Certificate - 1878 Lisa, I went thru that process over 25 years ago in Chicago. I don't remember if I had to go to the Irish office in Chicago, but it worked and I got my citizenship and then a passport. I am sure that I made my initial arrangements by telephone. You should try that first. Incidentally, people have asked me what benefit I got from becoming an Irish citizen. I tell them that there are many advantages, such as it becoming easier and more reasonable to enter Irish universities, but by far the most important advantage is the impression it makes at cocktail parties. Bill Sullivan ________________________________ From: Lisa O <ohlisao@att.net> To: beara@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 3:14:34 PM Subject: Re: [BEARA] Birth Certificate - 1878 How DO you submit a request for an Irish passport/Foreign Birth Registration?  My husband is second generation and I would like to request one for him.  Does anyone know if once he has one the 2 generation 'rule' begins again?  Just wondering if his registration  would later entitle our grandchildren to one as well. I guess I'm putting the horse before the cart as I have yet to get an official birth certificate or baptism for his grandfather as well.  Did they issue birth certificates as of 1895?  John and Bridget were born and buried on Bere Island. I have checked and see the closest Irish Embassy to me is in Houston, TX. Do I physically have to go there?  I have done a bit of internet searching, but find nothing particular to USA residents, though I have emailed the London FBR office for assistance as well. Lisa O'Sullivan Texas -----Original Message----- From: beara-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:beara-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of John Slattery Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 3:53 PM To: beara@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BEARA] Birth Certificate - 1878 Kevin, I had no trouble four years ago submitting a Baptism certificate for my grandfather,(from Waterford City - 1850),as this was all that was available for that period; so hopefully, they would accept Church certification of the Baptism as a replacement for a missing Birth certificate. Geraldine Slattery, Australia. -----Original Message----- From: beara-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:beara-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Kevin MacKinnon Sent: Thursday, 18 December 2008 1:17 AM To: beara@rootsweb.com Subject: [BEARA] Birth Certificate - 1878 I have tried twice now to get a birth certificate for my g-grandmother Catharine O'Sullivan (born in Adrigole 1978) without success.  They told me that its likely that the birth was never registered.  If that is the case, is an Irish passport for my father out of the question??  I know (thru Riobard) that her baptismal records are available. Thanks ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message