From the research I've been trying on my own, I believe the question centers on whether my father was a citizen before my birth. It looks like the Adoption Act of 1991 granted him citizenship because it recognized foreign adoptions. The problem is, though, that I was born before 1991. Might anybody ...

I am curious if I'm eligible to apply for Irish citizenship. My situation: my grandmother (born in Ireland) moved to the US where she married and adopted my father (born in US) when he was only a few weeks old. If she had given birth to him, I know I would be eligible; however, because he was adopte...

I know this thread is years old but what ended up happening in your case? I'm in a similar situation to you and am wondering if I would be eligible for citizenship.