Rules for .ie Domain Name Registration:

Name:
An Internet domain name consists of a number of labels separated each from the next by a dot (period). The characters which may be used in a label are the 26 letters ["A"-"Z"] of the Roman alphabet without regard to upper- or lower-case, the 10 digits ["0"-"9"] and the hyphen ["-"]. The hyphen may not be used as the initial or final character of a label. Each label may be up to 63 characters in length and must be no less than three. The entire domain name, counting the separating dots, must be no longer than 255 characters. Domain names with 2 characters may be permitted provided that not both are letters. Two letter domains are still not permitted.

Requirements:
A .ie domain name can be registered for the following categories: Personal Name, Corporate Name, Registered Business Name, Trade Mark Name, Publication Name, Unincorporated Association Name, State Agency Name, Educational Institution Name, Politician's Name, Personal Trading Name, Discretionary Name.

Backup Documention is required for registration:
Irish Limited and Non Limited companies must provide their Company Registration Number. Companies outside Ireland can apply for .ie domains but must have proof of business in Ireland such as invoices. (a fax copy must be sent). For Trade Mark Names a copy of register Trade Mark Certifcate must be provided by fax. Other Categories should contact us to find out what documentation is required. For Full details see IE Registration Policy and IE Naming Policy

Please note the registration of your domain is not complete until this documentation is received and approved by the IEDR. This means you need to be prompt in sending this to secure your domain.

What happens if my .ie application is rejected?
Almost all reasonable application are excepted, however if your application fails your payment will be fully refunded.