800 new Irish citizens told ‘you’re one of us’

You’re one of us now, the justice minister told more than 800 new Irish citizens yesterday as UCC hosted its first citizenship ceremonies.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald also urged the new citizens from 88 different counties to bring with them the stories and traditions from their old countries to enrich their new country.

“We value the new strands you bring to the fabric of our nation,” she said.