It's that time of year again:

"As previously advised, the GNIB office is experiencing extremely lengthy queues with many people queueing from 7am in order to be seen. Due to the severe queueing situation, please take food and water with you when you attend the GNIB Office and dress appropriately as the queues are all outdoors without cover."

Thank goodness we didn't start our time in Ireland in January...

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