.irish Domain Registrationfrom £35.58/yr
Why Choose a .irish Domain?
The .irish extension launched in 2015 as a cultural namespace for Ireland and the global Irish diaspora. Unlike .ie, which is the official country-code domain for the Republic of Ireland and has stricter local-presence requirements, .irish is open to anyone with a connection to Irish culture, heritage, language, or community. It gives Irish-themed projects a clear identity online without competing for shrinking inventory in the .ie namespace.
Ideal for:
- Irish cultural associations and diaspora groups abroad
- Gaeltacht businesses and Irish-language publishers
- Traditional music sessions, céilí bands and folk venues
- Irish food, whiskey and craft producers exporting overseas
- Genealogy researchers and Irish heritage tourism operators
Things to know:
- The registry is Tiona pT, which has positioned .irish as a community-focused extension celebrating Irish identity worldwide.
- Registration is unrestricted — you don't need to be based in Ireland or prove a local connection, which makes it more accessible than .ie.
- Some shorter, generic terms may be classed as premium by the registry and carry higher pricing at registration and renewal.
Creative .irish Domain Ideas
- Trad.irish — directory of traditional music sessions and festivals
- Whiskey.irish — distillery review site for Irish whiskey enthusiasts
- Diaspora.irish — community platform for Irish abroad
- Gaeilge.irish — Irish-language learning resource
- Roots.irish — genealogy and ancestry research service
- Craic.irish — events and nightlife guide for Irish pubs worldwide
Frequently asked questions about .irish
Anyone, anywhere in the world. Unlike .ie, the .irish extension has no local-presence or eligibility checks, so individuals, businesses, charities and community groups can register regardless of whether they're based in Ireland. It was deliberately designed to serve the global Irish diaspora as well as residents of the island of Ireland.
The .ie domain is the official country-code TLD for the Republic of Ireland and historically required proof of an Irish connection. The .irish extension is a generic top-level domain focused on Irish culture and identity, with no residency or trading requirements. Many businesses register both to protect their brand across the namespace.
You can register a .irish domain for between one and ten years at the initial registration, and renew it in similar increments before expiry. Choosing a longer term locks in your name and means you don't need to remember to renew as often, which reduces the risk of accidental loss.
Yes. Transfers are straightforward provided the domain is at least 60 days old, isn't locked at the losing registrar, and you have the EPP authorisation code from your current provider. The transfer also extends the registration by one year. WHOIS contact details should be up to date so the confirmation email reaches you.
After expiry the domain enters a renewal grace period during which you can still renew at the standard price. After that comes a redemption period where recovery is possible but carries a much higher fee set by the registry. Once redemption ends the name is deleted and released for anyone to register.