Newport Irish Museum 14th Lecture Series Begins with "How to Obtain your Irish Citizenship"

Did you know if you have an Irish-born parent or grandparent, you’re entitled to apply for Irish Republic Citizenship?

Along with bragging rights, it gives you the option of a snagging an Irish passport — along with the benefits that come from having Irish citizenship.

Wondering where to start? The Museum of Newport Irish History has you covered.

The enriching Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series is an annual tradition at the museum and it enters its 14th year this year, kicking off next Wednesday (Sept. 9) at the fabled International Tennis Hall of Fame with Guest Speaker Barbara (Lepley) Roy.

Roy will walk attendees through the process, from filling all the requirements to to the benefits, both practical and sentimental.

Roy, a Newport County native with two maternal grandparents born in Ireland, has been an Irish citizen since 2007. She has helped many with this process, including the required interaction with the Irish Consulate Office.

Lecture attendees should enter the Tennis Hall of Fame complex via the archway at 194 Bellevue Avenue where they will be directed to an elevator to the second floor lecture venue, which is fully accessible. Following the talk, a reception with light hors d’oeuvres will be held and a cash bar is available, courtesy of the La Forge Casino Restaurant.

The lecture fee is $3 for Museum of Newport Irish History members and $15 for non-members, which may be applied to the annual membership fee. All are welcome. Reservations are required.

To reserve, please contact Ann Arnold at NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com or 401-841-5493.

For more information about the Museum of Newport Irish History, please visit www.NewportIrishHistory.org

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