Iraqi-born hurler among 1,000 new Irish citizens welcomed at virtual ceremony

Minister of State for Law Reform, Youth Justice and Immigration, James Browne and Zak Moradi, a new Irish citizen.

An Iraqi-born hurler was among 1,000 new Irish citizens welcomed at a virtual ceremony hosted by the Minister of Justice on Tuesday evening. 

Live streamed from Croke Park, the virtual event featured a range of performances and contributions from some of Ireland’s newest citizens, as well as from the Garda Band.