Around 4,600 people from more than 139 countries will become Irish citizens at ceremonies taking place in Kerry over today and tomorrow.
Applicants from across almost every county on the island will make a declaration of fidelity and loyalty to the State as they officially receive Irish citizenship.
There will be five ceremonies held over the two days in Killarney, Co Kerry.
The Presiding Officer at the ceremonies over the next two days is Judge Paddy McMahon, who will confer the attendees with Irish citizenship.
He will administer the Declaration of Fidelity to the Irish Nation and Loyalty to the State.
The new Irish citizens will undertake to faithfully observe the laws of the State and to respect its democratic values.
Minister of State with responsibility for Migration, Colm Brophy is in attendance today.
“Irish citizenship is about freedom – freedom to participate fully in society, to vote, to shape the future of your community, to raise your family with security and belonging,” Mr Brophy said.
“It is also about responsibility, it is about respecting the rule of law, contributing to the common good and standing up for the values that underpin our republic.”
Mr Brophy congratulated each person attending today’s opening ceremony and wished them every success.
The department has recently launched a new webpage to help people better understand the naturalisation application process, including the key documents required for identity and residency.
The page also provides guidance on how to have documents certified.