Only 132 Irish applicants were chosen last year mainly because so few people knew how to apply for it.The application period ends noon on Dec 1 but applicants are advised to apply now as the online system has been prone to crashes in the closing days.People who were born in Ireland and Northern Ireland are eligible to apply whereas people who were born in Britain are not eligible.Applications must be made at www.dvlottery.state.govThis is the ONLY official site. The program is free (if a website asks you for money it is not the official website.)Interested applicants can also visit their local TD, Senator or councillor’s office for help applying.