More than 3,000 to become Irish citizens in Killarney ceremonies

Among those becoming citizens will be 375 people from the UK, 326 from India, 282 from Pakistan, 170 from Poland and 159 from the Syrian Arab Republic

Applicants from more than 130 countries will receive their certificates of naturalisation and take an oath of fidelity to the Irish State. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Approximately 3,500 people will become Irish citizens following ceremonies in Killarney, Co Kerry, on Monday and Tuesday.

In four ceremonies at the INEC Arena, applicants from more than 130 countries will receive their certificates of naturalisation and take an oath of fidelity to the Irish State.