I would suggest you go to the Irish Dept. of Foreign Affairs website. http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=267 You'll find most of what you are asking about answered there. William H. Mulligan, Jr., Ph.D. Professor of History Graduate Program Coordinator Murray State University Murray KY 42071-3341 USA Office: 1-270-809-6571 Fax: 1-270-809-6587 -----Original Message----- From: beara-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:beara-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lisa O Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:15 PM To: beara@rootsweb.com 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