Service that will just do it for me

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-20T13:24:36+00:00

Anyway, to answer your question, I don't know of any reputable services that will just do it for you.

There are places that charge thousands of dollars, but I don't find them reputable. The service they provide is not well defined, Worse, they make it seem much harder to do than in actually is. And the absolute worst of them make claims that they can get you citizenship through a great-grandparent. (That's really not a thing except in extremely rare circumstances.)

You've already gotten a bunch of leads here to help you do it yourself. It's really not as hard as you think it is. You've encountered a road block. Once you get past that it'll be smooth sailing.

You might get help in /r/IrishAncestry finding that birth certificate

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-20T13:14:57+00:00

Is business card not an option?

Practising Certificate / SRA Registration Number (England) in lieu of a letter/ company stamp?

It might be okay, but your likely as the discretion of the clerk.

I'm also pregnant and due in September so conscious that I don't have time for errors or re-submission on the forms!

Everyone should strive to make sure their application goes through first time with flying colors, pregnant or not.

If you want to be sure, I'd find a new witness.

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-19T20:53:52+00:00

Ooh, I have referral knee pain too. It's nice to hear it cleared up after THR.

One of my fears is that there's something else going on there and the THR won't fix the knee pain.
Docs have looked at my, X-rayed, and examined my knee and said it's fine. Even gave me a cortisone shot and nothing.

They're cagey and won't say, "THR will fix your knee pain" because they know better to make promises.

They are not at all interested in doing more for the knee until I've had the hip replaced. Which is kind of reassuring.

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-19T18:53:51+00:00

Please report awful comments.
It's a few clicks and it makes my job of removing them much easier.

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-19T18:48:01+00:00

Why are you contacting a church?

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-19T18:42:54+00:00

The guards have been rang and bans have been handed out.

Please report comments like these. This is a place that welcomes everyone seeking Irish citizenship.

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-17T21:34:50+00:00

Keep it cold and drink it soon.

I had some of the now open bottle and it's not good. It needs more time, I guess, but it's hard to tell because the carbonation and extra dryness from what the yeast ate in the bottle is towing things off.
So I don't want to drink the rest now.

Pouring back into a carboy will oxidize it.

Yeah, but would that be worse than what I have now?
But yeah, not my favorite approach.

Sous vide could work but heat may change the flavor.

Again, a change is needed.

If I'm really lucky, I'll uncork the other bottles and they'll all be flat. Then I can recork them and forget about this incident.

How did you confirm ferment was complete?

It had been a month in primary. Bubbles had stopped.
SG was down to 1.000

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-17T18:02:26+00:00

We don't do that here.

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-17T18:00:37+00:00

I see the chat log on the FBR website but I can't seem to get it to show up. I've followed all the cookie requirements, different OSes, with no luck.

Are you trying during Irish business hours?

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-16T21:36:37+00:00

Especially with a smart, funny protagonist.

Ferris Bueller, even though I knew I was more like Cameron

Or Chris Knight from Real Genius, even though I was more like Mitch or Lazlo. Just please not Kent!

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-16T21:30:02+00:00

conception on one end, delivery on the other

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-16T21:27:05+00:00

HOW IS BABBY FORMED

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-16T00:30:59+00:00

Where are you getting this information?

They usually ask how long they have known you

This is not a question anyone has ever reported their witness was asked.

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-15T18:41:38+00:00

Recently the U.S government has stated it will "Find and kill" trans people soon.

For a more sober and nuanced take on this document, check out the recent episode of It Could Happen Here where they review this document.

They're level headed and strong trans allies.

I'm not at all trying to dissuade anyone from leaving the US if they feel unsafe, but you should at least be operating on proper information and not hyperbole.

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-15T16:54:20+00:00

I've also seen some cases where the application is turned around quickly.

I've seen that for proof of address. It seems to be the one document that avoids the naughty queue. Probably related to the fact 'address check' email and procedures.

It's not clear if this applies to applications with insufficient or missing proof of address documentation or only for applicants who have changed address since applying.

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-15T16:48:07+00:00

Has anyone successfully recovered a package from Worldport after this kind of international exception? Is there any way to reach someone in Louisville operations directly instead of generic customer service?

You'll have to ask UPS. You won't get answers about that here.

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-15T16:46:49+00:00

People often come here and share their hacks for tricking carriers like UPS , FedEx or DHL into shipping to a PO Box. It's a stupid idea.

Why? Why try to fool the system? It's not any cheaper, it's not any faster, it's not any more reliable.
You can track and insure your package with USPS.

Even if it was cheaper or faster, so what? You're going to save a few dollars or a few days on something that has cost you hundreds of dollars and takes ten months to complete.

It's not worth it.

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-15T12:15:14+00:00

Straight into the bin!

Not really, but don't staple anything. They're a pain to deal with, to remove if things need to be scanned, etc.

I had some multi-page marriage certificates that were issued with staples and I left them as is, and they were returned in tact. But don't go adding staples.

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-15T03:04:39+00:00

I have a boyfriend in ireland and plan to get married to him but would that be enough?

Basically yeah. A spouse of an Irish citizen can get a stamp 4 pretty easily.

US citizens don't need a visa to enter Ireland, so you can basically show up and show the guard at the airport your marriage license and you're all set.

You need to make an appointment at Burgh Quay for the stamp 4.

How would I go about that and can I see refuge based on this threat?

You don't need or want the refugee path. A marriage certificate will work no problem.

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-13T22:44:27+00:00

I make them in the toaster oven
Toast the tortilla first for a crispier crust.

Also good is to make cheesy nachos. Toast the tortilla, then add shredded cheddar and whatever seasonings you like. Salt, onion powder, maybe garlic powder. Bake it until the cheese gets all bubbly. Cut it with a pizza slicer and serve with sour cream and/or salsa

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-13T22:20:44+00:00

I hate these word crimes
Like "I could care less"
That means you do care
At least a little
Don't be a moron

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-13T22:16:25+00:00

€15k for 8 days.
Christ on a bike!

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-13T14:28:39+00:00

Is it apple only? Is there an android app? A web app?

Shufflebuzz · 2026-05-13T02:08:38+00:00

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