I just checked the passport tracker. The bar graph has reached the end: "Your application is complete." The status says, "Dispatched. Your passport has been dispatched on 05/07/2021."
Pretty sure it will be sent to the Consulate before being routed to me. Is that how it has gone for others in the U.S.? It's almost here. Best wishes for all who are waiting.
My timeline:
FBR:
Application/docs received in Balbriggan: 01 July 2019
Confirmation of address email: 24 September 2020
Added to FBR: 25 September 2020
Congratulations email: 01 October 2020
FBR certificate received: 20 October 2020
Passport:
Application/docs received by Consulate (SF): 18 January 2021
Passport processing: 21 June 2021
Passport printed: 3 July 2021
Passport dispatched: 5 July 2021
Passport received: Pending