Irish citizenship ceremonies: dates, what happens and what to bring
Checked 26 Oct 2026 against the official sources below
Short answer: Once your application is approved, you're invited to a citizenship ceremony, where you make a declaration of fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the State. Ceremonies are held a few times a year; 2026 ceremonies have been at the INEC in Killarney and the Convention Centre Dublin. Your certificate is posted to you afterwards.
Invitations
Immigration Service Delivery announces ceremony dates on its citizenship news page, and invitations go out separately by email. If you're approved, you'll be invited to the next available ceremony. The Department asks people not to phone to check whether they're on the list.
Recent dates
In 2026, ceremonies were announced for 14–15 April in Killarney (cancelled because of pressure on fuel and transport, with invitees told they'd get a new date), 22–23 June at the INEC, Killarney, and 17–18 September at the Convention Centre, Dublin.
NuaIrish members get an alert when new dates are announced.
On the day
Bring the identity documents your invitation asks for: they're checked on arrival. During the ceremony you make the declaration of fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the State, and the national anthem is usually sung in Irish.
Your certificate
Your certificate of naturalisation is sent by registered post after the ceremony. You're an Irish citizen from the date on it, and you can then apply for an Irish passport.
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Questions
Can I bring family to my citizenship ceremony?
Your invitation explains whether guests can come and how many. Follow what it says, as it can change from one ceremony to the next.
What if I can't attend my ceremony?
Contact the Citizenship Division using the details in your invitation, and you'll be offered a later ceremony.
Do I get my certificate at the ceremony?
Not at recent ceremonies: certificates are sent by registered post afterwards.
Sources
- Immigration Service Delivery: latest citizenship news (ceremonies)
- Immigration Service Delivery: How to become an Irish citizen (guide)
NuaIrish is independent and doesn't give legal advice. Immigration Service Delivery decides on every application.