OK, so one of my grandmothers was born in Ireland, came here around age 3 or 4. We’ve always considered ourselves Americans period. Well, ‘cept on Paddy’s Day.
I have NO interest in becoming an Irish citizen, but because of that one grandparent, if I were so inclined, I could take up dual citizenship ? And, if I were to become a dual citizen, then as an Irish citizen myself, my kids would then be eligible dual citizenship if they chose? But if I chose not to, my kids could never take on Irish citizenship ? Is my understanding correct ?
Yup.There's a lot of documentation that's required (birth certificates,marriage certificates,etc) to prove lineage but if you can provide it you'd qualify.
And, if I were to become a dual citizen, then as an Irish citizen myself, my kids would then be eligible dual citizenship if they chose?
Nope.In order to qualify under the circumstances you set out you would have had to be an Irish citizen on the day they were born.If it had been one of your *parents* rather than a grandparent who was born in Ireland then your kids would be eligible.That's my understanding but if you want the official lowdown contact an Irish consulate.