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Know Your Rights: The Foreign Births Register

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Q: I wasn’t born in Ireland but I want to claim citizenship by descent from my Irish relatives. What are the rules?

A: You are eligible to claim Irish citizenship by descent if:

One of your grandparents was born in Ireland

or

One of your parents was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth but was not born in Ireland.

If you meet either of these qualifications, you can become an Irish citizen by registering your birth with the Foreign Births Register.

Q: What documents do I need to register my birth with the Foreign Births Register?

A: You need to have documents of your own and documents relating to your Irish relative. You should provide your own:

* Birth certificate
* State-issued identification
* Two proofs of address
* Four photographs

And you also need your Irish grandparent or parents:

* Birth certificate(s)
* Current State-issued identification (or their death certificate if they are deceased)
* More documents may be needed depending on your situation (for example, if you have changed your name or you were adopted).

Q: What is the cost?

A: The fees are:

€278 for an adult
€158 for a child

Q: I am an Irish citizen by birth but my child was not born in Ireland. Should I register their birth on the Foreign Births Register?

A: No, your child is automatically an Irish citizen. You can simply apply for an Irish passport for your child.
Read more about the Foreign Births Register on citizensinformation.ie.

You can call a member of the local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 0818 07 7860. The telephone lines are staffed from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday. The National Phone Service is available on 0818 07 4000 Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm.

Alternatively, you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.

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Aghadoe Heights introduces Engagement Concierge service

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Aghadoe Heights introduces Engagement Concierge service


Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa has launched a full-service Engagement Concierge, providing a bespoke proposal planning service.


Part of the TMR Hotel Collection, the five-star property aims to handle every detail of popping the question, offering discreet support from initial planning to execution.
The process begins with a private consultation to tailor the occasion to the couple. Services on offer include secure ring safekeeping, hidden photography or videography, custom floral arrangements, manicures at the hotel spa, and candlelit balcony or penthouse setups.
Post-proposal options include private dinners, couples’ spa treatments, framed photos delivered at evening turndown, custom embroidered robes, and helicopter flights.
Speaking on the launch, Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa General Manager Brian Bowler highlighted the focus on reducing stress for guests.
“Proposals are among the most meaningful moments in a person’s life, yet they often come with significant pressure,” Bowler said. “Our Engagement Concierge allows guests to focus entirely on the moment itself. We discreetly manage every detail behind the scenes.”
The hotel is also offering follow-up planning for engagement parties and weddings, ranging from intimate penthouse gatherings for up to 18 guests to full exclusive venue takeovers.
Consultations are designed around individual preferences and budgets. Further information is available at aghadoeheights.com/engagement-concierge or through the hotel’s wedding team.

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Paralympic legend to headline Chamber winter schedule

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Six-time Paralympic gold medallist Jason Smyth will head to Killarney next month as part of an ambitious winter events schedule announced by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.


The legendary sprinter will take centre stage for ‘An Evening with Paralympian Jason Smyth’ on Wednesday, October 7 at The Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa. The complimentary discussion event, sponsored by AIB, promises an inspiring insight into the career of one of Ireland’s greatest-ever sporting figures.
The high-profile appearance forms part of a busy lineup of upcoming gatherings designed to connect local businesses and residents across the town.
The schedule kicks off on Wednesday, September 30 with a Chamber Luncheon at the Killarney Heights Hotel, offering members a key networking opportunity ahead of the autumn season.
Chamber leadership highlighted that the autumn and winter series continues the organisation’s core mission of bringing the local community together and showcasing Killarney as an outstanding place to live, work, and belong.

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