Discount vacation in Ireland for Americans with Irish roots

I'm sorry to see that there seems to be so much cynicism about how the Irish feel about Americans. Maybe because of comments on this blog like "descendant citizenship rights" (what?), "pipe my way through the isle" (bagpipe or smoke?), ""cousins"" and my favorite, "card carrying Irish", we have given them plenty of reasons. The Irish government is giving discounts to promote tourism and business in Ireland. That's all. They could care less if your great great grandmother left during the famine. In one of the articles, it says that they will give you a certificate if you "think you are Irish". Also, It does'nt say anywhere that Aer Lingus or any hotel chains and car rental companies are on board with this. Don't get me wrong...I applaud anyone who goes to Ireland to explore their roots and I support tourism to Ireland because it is an incredible place. I just don't understand why it takes a discount to motivate people to take a trip to Ireland while they could have gone throughout their lives if they were so Irish and truly interested in their roots. And please don't say it's because of the recession. Fares were pretty cheap in recent years. And what about everybody else who have closer ties to Ireland and are frequent visitors....no discounts? I just can't seem to wrap my head around why someone needs a 'card' or certificate to prove something when all you have to do is go there and find your roots and have the memories and experiences of Ireland? Isn't that more real?

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I think it's an ingenious idea which should help get descendant-tourists off the fence and effectively give them some descendant citizenship rights. I certainly qualify and would love to pipe my way through the Isle.

Only Americans with Irish roots???...I'm Canadian, and both of my grandparents were Irish. Why just American?

I think this idea is amazing! Too bad it wasn't in effect last August when I went to visit my cousins. Not only will it promote visitors but will also get people more inclined to look up their family tree!!!

Excellent idea. I just returned from two weeks in Ireland that included meeting more second and third cousins, all of us descended from the Austen O'Tooles of Inishturk. It's been nearly 120 years since my great-grandmother emigrated and I was the first to return to her birth place. Ireland holds a special place in my heart, and I welcome any program that will help me return.

I love the idea. My great-grandmother, Nellie Madigan, came from Ireland but, sadly for me, there are no records here.

Love the idea - with 2 grandparents born in Ireland, and proof of it, maybe my next trip to visit the "cousins" will be less costly!

This is more hypocrisy from the Irish government. The Irish in Ireland have never cared about their cousins abroad, except to sneer at them and see them as a source of easy income. Even Irish citizens who happen to be out of the country on polling day are denied a vote in Irish elections.

WOW...My grandparent came over in 1926 and in 1930. I am digging this!! (Still trying to get my Ireland Passport though)

My ancestors came in 1714. I only have a second-hand report from the geneologist that my uncle hired. What do I do? My husband wants to take me to Ireland next summer to look into my roots.

Great Idea!! Hope to take advantage of it later this year. My grandmother was born in Cavan, can't find the birth certiticate, but I believe her marriage license from NYC has that she was born there...hopefully that will work!! I will be watching as to where to obtain one of these cards. \\ Thanks, Maureen Maloney

Since my Dad and grandfather are dead how can I find out get information to prove my great grandparents came from Ireland.

While my 30th wedding anniversary is this Sept it will be next March when I finally get a honeymoon to Ireland! Please keep us posted for any developments on this. My entire family is Irish and this will make the journey so much nicer.