.ie
.ie is the ccTLD for Ireland. It is managed by University College Dublin, Computing Services, Computer Centre.[1]
Rules and Restrictions[edit | edit source]
The registrant must have a connection with Ireland to register a .ie domain name:
- individuals who are not resident in the island of Ireland and do not hold citizenship in the island of Ireland cannot register a .ie domain;
- if a company, business partnership, sole trader, school/college or charity is not from Ireland or Northern Ireland, it might be possible to register a .ie domain if you sell goods or services to consumers or businesses in the island of Ireland and can provide evidence of this;
- Irish and Northern Irish individuals, trademarks, clubs, societies, bands, schools, colleges and charities are required to present documents to prove their connection to Ireland;
- State or Government Bodies, Agencies, and Departments (including Hospitals, Semi-State Bodies, Education and Training Boards and Local Authorities do not need to provide documentation if online verification occurs.[2]