The .ie domain
Why should I get a .ie domain?
A .ie domain is the official registry for Irish businesses or organizations. A .ie domain signifies that the business operates within the Irish market – be it an Irish owned organization or an international company that has an Irish presence. Currently there are over 63,000 registered .ie domain names.
How do I get a .ie domain?
Any organization can apply for a .ie domain, providing the legitimacy of the organization can be proved. The IEDR maintains the database of .ie domains and specifies that proof on legitimacy should be provided.
What is a Personal Domain Name?
From 31st October, individuals can register a Personal Domain Name. Documentation must be faxed to Online Sales Admin on 01 7010375 or email your scanned document to onlineadmin@eircom.netThe implication for businesses who trade under a name such as 'John Smiths,' is that you should purchase your trading name with the correct authentication (see below) showing a prior right to said name before it is opened to the public on the 31st October.
View examples:
An applicant named 'John Paul Smith' can register the following alternatives:
Johnsmith.ie
[first name / surname]
Johnpaulsmith.ie
[first name / middlename / surname]
John-smith.ie
[first name / hyphen / surname]
John-paul-smith.ie
[first name / hyphen / middlename / hyphen / surname]
Johnpsmith.ie
[first name / middle initial / surname]
John-p-smith.ie
[first name / hyphen / middle initial / hyphen / surname]
Jsmith.ie
[first initial / surname]
Jpsmith.ie
[first initial / middle initial / surname]
Jp-smith.ie
[first initial / middle initial / hyphen / surname]
J-smith.ie
[first initial / hyphen / surname]
J-p-smith.ie
[first initial / hyphen / middle initial / hyphen / surname]
Paulsmith.ie
[middlename / surname]
Paul-smith.ie
[middlename / hyphen / surname]
Psmith.ie
[middle initial / surname]
P-smith.ie
[middle initial / hyphen / surname]
What do I need to provide?
If buying online with eircom, you can enter your RBN or CRO number. If you don’t have this, then you can still buy online but you must fax us one of the following:
Registered Company
Correspondence on company letterhead stating VAT number
Sole Trader
Correspondence on:
1. business letterhead stating VAT number or
2. letter from the applicants solicitor, accountant or bank manager on, company letterhead, confirming that the applicant trades under specified name
State Agency/
Educational Body
Letter on headed paper stating domain name requested and signed by a member of management
Trademark name
Correspondence on letterhead stating trademark number
Non business/
Discretionary/
organization name
Evidence showing a connection between the applicant and the proposed domain name
Note: the IEDR holds the right to assess the name on its own merit
To obtain a Personal Domain Name (PDN)
From the 31st October 2007
Applicants will need to supply a copy of any one of the following documents. The name in the document supplied must match exactly the domain name applied for e.g. a document showing Mr. John Smith is not acceptable if the domain name required is johnnysmith.ie
Irish applicants:
- Irish passport
- Irish driver's licence
- Irish revenue / social welfare document showing PPS number
- Irish birth certificate
- Irish marriage certificate
- Irish utility bill (e.g.: NTL, Chorus, SKY / ESB, Airtricity / Bord Gais / Eircom / Vodafone, O2, Meteor, Three - bill pay phones only)
Northern Ireland applicants:
- UK driver's licence with Northern Ireland address.
- HM Revenue & Customs / Northern Ireland Social Security Agency document showing National Insurance number
- Northern Ireland birth certificate
- Northern Ireland marriage certificate
- Northern Ireland utility bill (e.g.: NTL, Chorus, SKY, UTV Internet / NIE, Airtricity / British Gas / BT / Vodafone, O2, 3, T-Mobile, Orange, BT - bill pay phones only).
Domain Names
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