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Can I vote?

Check if you're registered to vote through our online check the register service.

The registration authority needs to know a person's citizenship to determine the elections at which they may vote.

Every person aged 18 years or over who are ordinarily resident at a particular address within the state are entitled to be registered.

The right to vote is as follows:

  • Irish citizens have full voting rights and may vote at every election and referendum;
  • British citizens may vote at Dáil, European and Local Elections;
  • EU citizens (other than British citizens) may vote at European and Local Elections;
  • Non-EU citizens may vote at Local Elections only.

Page last reviewed: 04/04/19

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Contact

Franchise section
Corporate Services Department
Clare County Council
Áras Contae an Chláir
New Road
Ennis
Co. Clare
V95 DXP2
register@clarecoco.ie

Freephone: 1800 245426
(065) 6821616
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed - Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
  • By appointment only after 1:00 p.m.
  • Phone lines: 9.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Note: Motor Tax services available online/post. Public counters are closed except by appointment in exceptional circumstances.
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