.ie
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| .ie | |
| Image:Dotie.jpg | |
| Introduced | 1988 |
| TLD type | Country code top-level domain |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | IE Domain Registry |
| Sponsoring organization | University College Dublin |
| Intended use | Entities connected with the Republic of Ireland |
| Actual use | Very popular in Ireland, though some Irish people dislike tight restrictions and bureaucracy and go elsewhere for domains |
| Registration restrictions | Must have "real and substantive" connection with Ireland (any of the 32 counties, including those in Northern Ireland), or have a European Union trademark; applicant must prove connection to desired name; personal domains of individuals limited to initials and a number |
| Structure | Registrations are done directly at the second level, though a .gov.ie suffix exists for third-level government domains |
| Documents | Registration policy |
| Dispute policies | IEDRP |
| Web site | IE Domain Registry |
.ie is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Republic of Ireland. However, the registration criteria open the domain to registrants located in, or with a significant connection to, the island of Ireland, including Northern Ireland (and hence that part of the United Kingdom).
The .ie domain was managed by University College, Dublin, since its delegation from Jon Postel in 1989, until the creation of IE Domain Registry (IEDR) in 2000; the university is still the IANA Sponsoring Organization. The IEDR is considered more conservative than other similar authorities and places certain restrictions on registration, for instance it has a policy against personal names.
.ie domains cost €50 to €100 whereas most other domains cost a lot less. There is a lot of hassle involved with registering a .ie domain as you have to provide documentation to prove you are eligible. As a result many town websites such as Killavullen have opted for a .com domain instead. These websites are often run by residents who do not have the time or money to get a .ie domain.
There is no official second level domain policy but the Irish Government do place the majority of their websites in the .gov.ie domain.
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