Ireland's national domain

Register a .ie domain

Register a .ie domain and let the IEDR's own vetting do your trust-building for you. Ireland's registry, the IE Domain Registry, doesn't hand out .ie on demand the way most gTLDs work — you have to show a real and substantial connection to Ireland before a registration goes through. That friction is exactly what makes it worth more once you clear it.

$28.30/yr Renews at the same price. No tricks. Privacy free

Who picks .ie?

Irish-registered businesses or sole traders wanting a locally trusted storefront
Non-Irish companies with proven trade into the Irish market (invoices/sales to Irish customers)
Irish expats or citizens running a personal or side-business site tied to home

What it signals

Pros

Recognized locally as proof of a genuine Irish business, which tends to lift click-through in Google.ie results
IEDR's verification keeps the namespace clean — you won't find it overrun with squatters and throwaway spam sites the way open ccTLDs often are
SPF/DKIM/DMARC configured on your .ie domain at no extra charge so Irish mail providers trust it from the first email
Flat renewal pricing — the rate you register at is the rate you pay in year two
We tell you upfront that IEDR-verified domains cost more than a generic .com; that premium is the price of the verification, not a hidden fee

Watch-outs

The connection check adds a documentation step at signup — not the instant checkout you get with .com
Registration and renewal pricing tends to sit above generic gTLDs at most registrars
Only worth it if your business or audience genuinely has Irish ties — there's no domain-hack shortcut here

Registry restrictions

Registrants must demonstrate a real and substantial connection to the island of Ireland — e.g. an Irish company (CRO) registration number, VAT/tax registration, a registered trademark, or documented trade with Irish customers, or (for individuals) an Irish address. Registration must go through an IEDR-accredited registrar rather than directly with the registry.

Examples of .ie domains in the wild

google.ie

Common questions about .ie domains

How much does a .ie domain cost?

A .ie domain is $28.30 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $28.30 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.

Does a .ie domain renew at the same price?

Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .ie stays $28.30/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.

Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .ie domain?

Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .ie domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.

Can I transfer an existing .ie domain to Modusdom?

Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.

Is a .ie domain right for my business?

Because IEDR checks identity before issuing a domain, .ie functions almost like a verified badge — Irish shoppers who'd hesitate at an unfamiliar .com tend to click through more readily on .ie, precisely because it's harder to fake. It is a strong fit for: Irish-registered businesses or sole traders wanting a locally trusted storefront; Non-Irish companies with proven trade into the Irish market (invoices/sales to Irish customers); Irish expats or citizens running a personal or side-business site tied to home.